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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.15, 38,327.18 and 17,706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.15, 38,327.18 and 17,706.38 is: 24,442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.15 : 38,327.18 = 17,706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.15/38,327.18 = 17,706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.15x = 38,327.18 × 17,706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.15x = 678,635,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,635,333.24/27,764.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.87

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