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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,797.40, 38,366.34 and 17,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,797.40, 38,366.34 and 17,723.52 is: 24,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,797.40 : 38,366.34 = 17,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,797.40/38,366.34 = 17,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,797.40x = 38,366.34 × 17,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,797.40x = 679,986,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,986,594.32/27,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.24

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