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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.24, 38,627.22 and 16,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.24, 38,627.22 and 16,054.84 is: 22,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.24 : 38,627.22 = 16,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.24/38,627.22 = 16,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.24x = 38,627.22 × 16,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.24x = 620,153,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,153,836.74/27,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.03

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