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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,956.48, 38,580.95 and 16,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,956.48, 38,580.95 and 16,022.13 is: 22,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,956.48 : 38,580.95 = 16,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,956.48/38,580.95 = 16,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,956.48x = 38,580.95 × 16,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,956.48x = 618,148,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,148,916.31/27,956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.12

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