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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,949.33, 38,572.91 and 16,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,949.33, 38,572.91 and 16,014.25 is: 22,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,949.33 : 38,572.91 = 16,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,949.33/38,572.91 = 16,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,949.33x = 38,572.91 × 16,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,949.33x = 617,716,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,716,223.97/27,949.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,101.29

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