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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.94, 38,570.52 and 16,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.94, 38,570.52 and 16,016.97 is: 22,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.94 : 38,570.52 = 16,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.94/38,570.52 = 16,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.94x = 38,570.52 × 16,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.94x = 617,782,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,782,861.72/27,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.45

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