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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.26, 38,088.63 and 17,534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.26, 38,088.63 and 17,534.34 is: 24,194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.26 : 38,088.63 = 17,534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.26/38,088.63 = 17,534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.26x = 38,088.63 × 17,534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.26x = 667,858,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,858,988.55/27,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.06

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