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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.13, 38,146.51 and 17,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.13, 38,146.51 and 17,574.16 is: 24,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.13 : 38,146.51 = 17,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.13/38,146.51 = 17,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.13x = 38,146.51 × 17,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.13x = 670,392,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,392,870.18/27,651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,244.68

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