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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.08, 38,572.78 and 16,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.08, 38,572.78 and 16,014.16 is: 22,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.08 : 38,572.78 = 16,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.08/38,572.78 = 16,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.08x = 38,572.78 × 16,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.08x = 617,710,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,710,670.56/27,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.71

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