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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,973.81, 38,604.56 and 16,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,973.81, 38,604.56 and 16,041.03 is: 22,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,973.81 : 38,604.56 = 16,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,973.81/38,604.56 = 16,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,973.81x = 38,604.56 × 16,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,973.81x = 619,256,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,256,905.10/27,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.02

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