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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,912.84, 38,504.34 and 17,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,912.84, 38,504.34 and 17,685.16 is: 24,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,912.84 : 38,504.34 = 17,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,912.84/38,504.34 = 17,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,912.84x = 38,504.34 × 17,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,912.84x = 680,955,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,955,413.59/27,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.78

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