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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.98, 38,638.11 and 16,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.98, 38,638.11 and 16,062.27 is: 22,168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.98 : 38,638.11 = 16,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.98/38,638.11 = 16,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.98x = 38,638.11 × 16,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.98x = 620,615,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,615,755.11/27,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,168.82

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