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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960.66, 38,585.57 and 16,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960.66, 38,585.57 and 16,023.69 is: 22,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960.66 : 38,585.57 = 16,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960.66/38,585.57 = 16,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960.66x = 38,585.57 × 16,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960.66x = 618,283,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,283,132.03/27,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.61

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