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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.75, 38,637.41 and 16,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.75, 38,637.41 and 16,060.59 is: 22,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.75 : 38,637.41 = 16,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.75/38,637.41 = 16,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.75x = 38,637.41 × 16,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.75x = 620,539,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,539,520.37/27,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,164.70

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