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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.23, 38,594.32 and 16,031.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.23, 38,594.32 and 16,031.83 is: 22,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.23 : 38,594.32 = 16,031.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.23/38,594.32 = 16,031.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.23x = 38,594.32 × 16,031.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.23x = 618,737,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,737,440.64/27,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.45

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