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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.97, 38,637.52 and 16,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.97, 38,637.52 and 16,062.41 is: 22,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.97 : 38,637.52 = 16,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.97/38,637.52 = 16,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.97x = 38,637.52 × 16,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.97x = 620,611,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,611,744.06/27,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.32

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