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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,963.44, 38,588.46 and 16,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,963.44, 38,588.46 and 16,018.28 is: 22,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,963.44 : 38,588.46 = 16,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,963.44/38,588.46 = 16,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,963.44x = 38,588.46 × 16,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,963.44x = 618,120,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,120,757.05/27,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.60

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