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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,895.69, 38,484.92 and 17,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,895.69, 38,484.92 and 17,821.52 is: 24,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,895.69 : 38,484.92 = 17,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,895.69/38,484.92 = 17,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,895.69x = 38,484.92 × 17,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,895.69x = 685,859,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,859,771.48/27,895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.59

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