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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,695.68, 38,224.43 and 17,613.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,695.68, 38,224.43 and 17,613.61 is: 24,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,695.68 : 38,224.43 = 17,613.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,695.68/38,224.43 = 17,613.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,695.68x = 38,224.43 × 17,613.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,695.68x = 673,270,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,270,202.49/27,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.57

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