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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,948.42, 38,569.79 and 16,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,948.42, 38,569.79 and 16,014.04 is: 22,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,948.42 : 38,569.79 = 16,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,948.42/38,569.79 = 16,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,948.42x = 38,569.79 × 16,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,948.42x = 617,658,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,658,103.46/27,948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.93

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