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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,697.43, 38,211.59 and 17,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,697.43, 38,211.59 and 17,068.61 is: 23,547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,697.43 : 38,211.59 = 17,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,697.43/38,211.59 = 17,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,697.43x = 38,211.59 × 17,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,697.43x = 652,218,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,218,450.79/27,697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.98

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