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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.93, 38,557.65 and 16,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.93, 38,557.65 and 16,013.91 is: 22,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.93 : 38,557.65 = 16,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.93/38,557.65 = 16,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.93x = 38,557.65 × 16,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.93x = 617,458,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,458,736.91/27,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.65

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