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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.01, 38,637.41 and 16,065.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.01, 38,637.41 and 16,065.54 is: 22,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.01 : 38,637.41 = 16,065.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.01/38,637.41 = 16,065.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.01x = 38,637.41 × 16,065.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.01x = 620,730,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,730,775.52/27,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.70

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