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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,643.08, 38,153.64 and 17,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,643.08, 38,153.64 and 17,569.56 is: 24,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,643.08 : 38,153.64 = 17,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,643.08/38,153.64 = 17,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,643.08x = 38,153.64 × 17,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,643.08x = 670,342,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,342,667.20/27,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.93

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