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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,840.96, 38,427.72 and 17,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,840.96, 38,427.72 and 17,224.32 is: 23,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,840.96 : 38,427.72 = 17,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,840.96/38,427.72 = 17,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,840.96x = 38,427.72 × 17,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,840.96x = 661,891,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,891,346.15/27,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.01

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