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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,904.48, 38,507.12 and 17,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,904.48, 38,507.12 and 17,293.88 is: 23,864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,904.48 : 38,507.12 = 17,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,904.48/38,507.12 = 17,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,904.48x = 38,507.12 × 17,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,904.48x = 665,937,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,937,512.43/27,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,864.90

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