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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,246.67, 37,574.21 and 17,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,246.67, 37,574.21 and 17,683.04 is: 24,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,246.67 : 37,574.21 = 17,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,246.67/37,574.21 = 17,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,246.67x = 37,574.21 × 17,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,246.67x = 664,426,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,426,396.54/27,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.60

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