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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.08, 38,576.92 and 16,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.08, 38,576.92 and 16,017.16 is: 22,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.08 : 38,576.92 = 16,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.08/38,576.92 = 16,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.08x = 38,576.92 × 16,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.08x = 617,892,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,892,699.95/27,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.85

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