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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.66, 38,572.67 and 16,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.66, 38,572.67 and 16,022.03 is: 22,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.66 : 38,572.67 = 16,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.66/38,572.67 = 16,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.66x = 38,572.67 × 16,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.66x = 618,012,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,012,202.95/27,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,110.04

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