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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.39, 38,598.67 and 16,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.39, 38,598.67 and 16,034.98 is: 22,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.39 : 38,598.67 = 16,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.39/38,598.67 = 16,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.39x = 38,598.67 × 16,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.39x = 618,928,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,928,901.48/27,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.80

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