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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.58, 38,574.63 and 16,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.58, 38,574.63 and 16,015.50 is: 22,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.58 : 38,574.63 = 16,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.58/38,574.63 = 16,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.58x = 38,574.63 × 16,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.58x = 617,791,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,791,986.77/27,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.01

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