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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.76, 38,638.44 and 16,066.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.76, 38,638.44 and 16,066.29 is: 22,174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.76 : 38,638.44 = 16,066.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.76/38,638.44 = 16,066.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.76x = 38,638.44 × 16,066.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.76x = 620,776,382.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,776,382.19/27,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.74

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