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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,650.13, 38,145.13 and 17,573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,650.13, 38,145.13 and 17,573.16 is: 24,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,650.13 : 38,145.13 = 17,573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,650.13/38,145.13 = 17,573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,650.13x = 38,145.13 × 17,573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,650.13x = 670,330,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,330,472.71/27,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,243.30

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