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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,967.60, 38,597.34 and 16,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,967.60, 38,597.34 and 16,034.68 is: 22,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,967.60 : 38,597.34 = 16,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,967.60/38,597.34 = 16,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,967.60x = 38,597.34 × 16,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,967.60x = 618,895,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,895,995.75/27,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.03

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