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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,875.39, 38,467.64 and 17,267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,875.39, 38,467.64 and 17,267.63 is: 23,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,875.39 : 38,467.64 = 17,267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,875.39/38,467.64 = 17,267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,875.39x = 38,467.64 × 17,267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,875.39x = 664,244,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,244,825.32/27,875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,829.08

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