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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,963, 38,589.07 and 16,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,963, 38,589.07 and 16,027.04 is: 22,117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,963 : 38,589.07 = 16,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,963/38,589.07 = 16,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,963x = 38,589.07 × 16,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,963x = 618,468,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,468,568.45/27,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.39

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