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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,253.91, 37,586.13 and 17,684.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,253.91, 37,586.13 and 17,684.66 is: 24,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,253.91 : 37,586.13 = 17,684.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,253.91/37,586.13 = 17,684.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,253.91x = 37,586.13 × 17,684.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,253.91x = 664,697,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,697,929.77/27,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.09

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