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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.03, 38,637.09 and 16,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.03, 38,637.09 and 16,061.25 is: 22,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.03 : 38,637.09 = 16,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.03/38,637.09 = 16,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.03x = 38,637.09 × 16,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.03x = 620,559,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,559,961.76/27,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.62

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