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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960.07, 38,584.87 and 16,022.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960.07, 38,584.87 and 16,022.83 is: 22,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960.07 : 38,584.87 = 16,022.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960.07/38,584.87 = 16,022.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960.07x = 38,584.87 × 16,022.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960.07x = 618,238,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,238,812.58/27,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.49

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