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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.83, 38,570.84 and 16,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.83, 38,570.84 and 16,012.75 is: 22,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.83 : 38,570.84 = 16,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.83/38,570.84 = 16,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.83x = 38,570.84 × 16,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.83x = 617,625,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,625,218.21/27,947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.22

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