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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,557.74, 38,013.87 and 17,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,557.74, 38,013.87 and 17,469.10 is: 24,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,557.74 : 38,013.87 = 17,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,557.74/38,013.87 = 17,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,557.74x = 38,013.87 × 17,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,557.74x = 664,068,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,068,096.42/27,557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.34

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