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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.47, 38,595.69 and 16,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.47, 38,595.69 and 16,032.74 is: 22,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.47 : 38,595.69 = 16,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.47/38,595.69 = 16,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.47x = 38,595.69 × 16,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.47x = 618,794,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,794,469.91/27,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.30

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