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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,952.40, 38,569.92 and 16,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,952.40, 38,569.92 and 16,013.44 is: 22,096.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,952.40 : 38,569.92 = 16,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,952.40/38,569.92 = 16,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,952.40x = 38,569.92 × 16,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,952.40x = 617,637,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,637,099.72/27,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.03

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