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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.09, 38,594.86 and 16,036.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.09, 38,594.86 and 16,036.69 is: 22,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.09 : 38,594.86 = 16,036.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.09/38,594.86 = 16,036.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.09x = 38,594.86 × 16,036.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.09x = 618,933,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,933,805.41/27,976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.67

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