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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.25, 38,575.82 and 16,467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.25, 38,575.82 and 16,467.02 is: 22,727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.25 : 38,575.82 = 16,467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.25/38,575.82 = 16,467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.25x = 38,575.82 × 16,467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.25x = 635,228,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,228,799.46/27,950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.12

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