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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,958.63, 38,585.13 and 16,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,958.63, 38,585.13 and 16,023.07 is: 22,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,958.63 : 38,585.13 = 16,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,958.63/38,585.13 = 16,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,958.63x = 38,585.13 × 16,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,958.63x = 618,252,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,252,158.83/27,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.11

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