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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,957.62, 38,582.57 and 16,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,957.62, 38,582.57 and 16,023.26 is: 22,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,957.62 : 38,582.57 = 16,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,957.62/38,582.57 = 16,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,957.62x = 38,582.57 × 16,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,957.62x = 618,218,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,218,470.07/27,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.70

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