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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,968.44, 38,595.36 and 16,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,968.44, 38,595.36 and 16,023.28 is: 22,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,968.44 : 38,595.36 = 16,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,968.44/38,595.36 = 16,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,968.44x = 38,595.36 × 16,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,968.44x = 618,424,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,424,259.98/27,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.50

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