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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.68, 38,604.54 and 16,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.68, 38,604.54 and 16,037.72 is: 22,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.68 : 38,604.54 = 16,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.68/38,604.54 = 16,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.68x = 38,604.54 × 16,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.68x = 619,128,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,128,803.25/27,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.76

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