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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.99, 38,592.60 and 16,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.99, 38,592.60 and 16,030.59 is: 22,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.99 : 38,592.60 = 16,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.99/38,592.60 = 16,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.99x = 38,592.60 × 16,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.99x = 618,662,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,662,147.63/27,964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.74

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