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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.97, 38,569.77 and 16,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.97, 38,569.77 and 16,013.30 is: 22,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.97 : 38,569.77 = 16,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.97/38,569.77 = 16,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.97x = 38,569.77 × 16,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.97x = 617,629,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,629,105.09/27,947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.25

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