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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.94, 38,566.44 and 16,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.94, 38,566.44 and 16,008.54 is: 22,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.94 : 38,566.44 = 16,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.94/38,566.44 = 16,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.94x = 38,566.44 × 16,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.94x = 617,392,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,392,397.40/27,947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.80

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