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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,841.62, 38,399.76 and 17,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,841.62, 38,399.76 and 17,237.10 is: 23,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,841.62 : 38,399.76 = 17,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,841.62/38,399.76 = 17,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,841.62x = 38,399.76 × 17,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,841.62x = 661,900,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,900,503.10/27,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.78

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