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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.69, 38,577.51 and 16,022.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.69, 38,577.51 and 16,022.09 is: 22,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.69 : 38,577.51 = 16,022.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.69/38,577.51 = 16,022.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.69x = 38,577.51 × 16,022.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.69x = 618,092,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,092,144.31/27,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.67

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