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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.17, 38,598.36 and 16,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.17, 38,598.36 and 16,034.77 is: 22,128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.17 : 38,598.36 = 16,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.17/38,598.36 = 16,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.17x = 38,598.36 × 16,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.17x = 618,915,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,915,631.99/27,969.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.49

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