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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,971.10, 38,598.98 and 16,026.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,971.10, 38,598.98 and 16,026.17 is: 22,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,971.10 : 38,598.98 = 16,026.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,971.10/38,598.98 = 16,026.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,971.10x = 38,598.98 × 16,026.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,971.10x = 618,593,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,593,542.18/27,971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.45

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