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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,948.33, 38,571.53 and 16,013.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,948.33, 38,571.53 and 16,013.25 is: 22,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,948.33 : 38,571.53 = 16,013.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,948.33/38,571.53 = 16,013.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,948.33x = 38,571.53 × 16,013.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,948.33x = 617,655,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,655,472.71/27,948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.91

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