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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.81, 38,634.92 and 16,059.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.81, 38,634.92 and 16,059.38 is: 22,161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.81 : 38,634.92 = 16,059.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.81/38,634.92 = 16,059.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.81x = 38,634.92 × 16,059.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.81x = 620,452,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,452,955.96/27,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.56

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