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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,965.92, 38,594.63 and 16,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,965.92, 38,594.63 and 16,030.02 is: 22,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,965.92 : 38,594.63 = 16,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,965.92/38,594.63 = 16,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,965.92x = 38,594.63 × 16,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,965.92x = 618,672,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,672,690.79/27,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.38

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