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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.23, 38,591.56 and 16,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.23, 38,591.56 and 16,029.83 is: 22,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.23 : 38,591.56 = 16,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.23/38,591.56 = 16,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.23x = 38,591.56 × 16,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.23x = 618,616,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,616,146.23/27,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.69

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