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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.06, 38,569.30 and 16,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.06, 38,569.30 and 16,016.10 is: 22,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.06 : 38,569.30 = 16,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.06/38,569.30 = 16,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.06x = 38,569.30 × 16,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.06x = 617,729,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,729,765.73/27,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.24

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