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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,874.08, 38,473.61 and 17,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,874.08, 38,473.61 and 17,257.68 is: 23,820.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,874.08 : 38,473.61 = 17,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,874.08/38,473.61 = 17,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,874.08x = 38,473.61 × 17,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,874.08x = 663,965,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,965,249.82/27,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,820.17

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