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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.89, 38,056.02 and 17,369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.89, 38,056.02 and 17,369.64 is: 23,981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.89 : 38,056.02 = 17,369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.89/38,056.02 = 17,369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.89x = 38,056.02 × 17,369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.89x = 661,019,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,019,367.23/27,563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,981.35

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