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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,567.47, 38,026.91 and 17,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,567.47, 38,026.91 and 17,342.24 is: 23,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,567.47 : 38,026.91 = 17,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,567.47/38,026.91 = 17,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,567.47x = 38,026.91 × 17,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,567.47x = 659,471,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,471,522.83/27,567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.10

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