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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.69, 38,592.95 and 16,021.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.69, 38,592.95 and 16,021.53 is: 22,109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.69 : 38,592.95 = 16,021.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.69/38,592.95 = 16,021.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.69x = 38,592.95 × 16,021.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.69x = 618,318,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,318,026.11/27,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.09

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