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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,953.08, 38,575.54 and 16,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,953.08, 38,575.54 and 16,016.16 is: 22,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,953.08 : 38,575.54 = 16,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,953.08/38,575.54 = 16,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,953.08x = 38,575.54 × 16,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,953.08x = 617,832,020.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,832,020.73/27,953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.47

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