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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,865.62, 38,472.57 and 17,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,865.62, 38,472.57 and 17,266.50 is: 23,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,865.62 : 38,472.57 = 17,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,865.62/38,472.57 = 17,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,865.62x = 38,472.57 × 17,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,865.62x = 664,286,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,286,629.91/27,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,838.93

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