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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.38, 37,697.89 and 17,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.38, 37,697.89 and 17,253.64 is: 23,802.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.38 : 37,697.89 = 17,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.38/37,697.89 = 17,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.38x = 37,697.89 × 17,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.38x = 650,425,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,425,822.82/27,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,802.99

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