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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.81, 38,595.88 and 16,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.81, 38,595.88 and 16,030.92 is: 22,123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.81 : 38,595.88 = 16,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.81/38,595.88 = 16,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.81x = 38,595.88 × 16,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.81x = 618,727,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,727,464.61/27,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.63

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