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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.73, 38,637.77 and 16,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.73, 38,637.77 and 16,062.02 is: 22,168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.73 : 38,637.77 = 16,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.73/38,637.77 = 16,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.73x = 38,637.77 × 16,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.73x = 620,600,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,600,554.19/27,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,168.48

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