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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.80, 38,573.45 and 16,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.80, 38,573.45 and 16,014.17 is: 22,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.80 : 38,573.45 = 16,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.80/38,573.45 = 16,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.80x = 38,573.45 × 16,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.80x = 617,721,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,721,512.85/27,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.32

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