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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,952.44, 38,572.64 and 16,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,952.44, 38,572.64 and 16,013.04 is: 22,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,952.44 : 38,572.64 = 16,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,952.44/38,572.64 = 16,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,952.44x = 38,572.64 × 16,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,952.44x = 617,665,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,665,227.23/27,952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.01

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