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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,891.72, 38,497.40 and 17,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,891.72, 38,497.40 and 17,139.19 is: 23,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,891.72 : 38,497.40 = 17,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,891.72/38,497.40 = 17,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,891.72x = 38,497.40 × 17,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,891.72x = 659,814,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,814,454.39/27,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,656.29

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