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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,948.63, 38,565.87 and 16,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,948.63, 38,565.87 and 16,011.27 is: 22,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,948.63 : 38,565.87 = 16,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,948.63/38,565.87 = 16,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,948.63x = 38,565.87 × 16,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,948.63x = 617,488,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,488,557.35/27,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,093.70

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