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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,967.55, 38,596.10 and 16,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,967.55, 38,596.10 and 16,034.63 is: 22,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,967.55 : 38,596.10 = 16,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,967.55/38,596.10 = 16,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,967.55x = 38,596.10 × 16,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,967.55x = 618,873,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,873,909.79/27,967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.29

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