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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.06, 38,567.93 and 16,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.06, 38,567.93 and 16,015.10 is: 22,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.06 : 38,567.93 = 16,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.06/38,567.93 = 16,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.06x = 38,567.93 × 16,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.06x = 617,668,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,668,982.83/27,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.86

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