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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.68, 38,633.49 and 16,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.68, 38,633.49 and 16,060.14 is: 22,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.68 : 38,633.49 = 16,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.68/38,633.49 = 16,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.68x = 38,633.49 × 16,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.68x = 620,459,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,459,258.09/27,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.47

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