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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,963.03, 38,590.57 and 16,028.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,963.03, 38,590.57 and 16,028.35 is: 22,120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,963.03 : 38,590.57 = 16,028.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,963.03/38,590.57 = 16,028.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,963.03x = 38,590.57 × 16,028.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,963.03x = 618,543,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,543,162.66/27,963.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.03

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