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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,949.63, 38,567.25 and 16,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,949.63, 38,567.25 and 16,012.27 is: 22,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,949.63 : 38,567.25 = 16,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,949.63/38,567.25 = 16,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,949.63x = 38,567.25 × 16,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,949.63x = 617,549,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,549,220.16/27,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.08

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