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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.36, 38,317.01 and 17,697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.36, 38,317.01 and 17,697.27 is: 24,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.36 : 38,317.01 = 17,697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.36/38,317.01 = 17,697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.36x = 38,317.01 × 17,697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.36x = 678,106,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,106,383.08/27,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.63

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