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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.97, 38,024.84 and 17,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.97, 38,024.84 and 17,340.73 is: 23,920.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.97 : 38,024.84 = 17,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.97/38,024.84 = 17,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.97x = 38,024.84 × 17,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.97x = 659,378,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,378,645.91/27,565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.02

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