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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,883.53, 38,466.44 and 17,806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,883.53, 38,466.44 and 17,806.93 is: 24,565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,883.53 : 38,466.44 = 17,806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,883.53/38,466.44 = 17,806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,883.53x = 38,466.44 × 17,806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,883.53x = 684,969,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,969,204.43/27,883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.37

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