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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,952.94, 38,566.38 and 16,013.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,952.94, 38,566.38 and 16,013.97 is: 22,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,952.94 : 38,566.38 = 16,013.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,952.94/38,566.38 = 16,013.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,952.94x = 38,566.38 × 16,013.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,952.94x = 617,600,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,600,659.60/27,952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.30

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