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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.16, 38,577.11 and 16,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.16, 38,577.11 and 16,017.48 is: 22,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.16 : 38,577.11 = 16,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.16/38,577.11 = 16,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.16x = 38,577.11 × 16,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.16x = 617,908,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,908,007.80/27,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.33

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