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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.02, 38,634.09 and 16,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.02, 38,634.09 and 16,059.10 is: 22,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.02 : 38,634.09 = 16,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.02/38,634.09 = 16,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.02x = 38,634.09 × 16,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.02x = 620,428,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,428,521.55/27,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.31

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