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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.54, 38,629.58 and 17,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.54, 38,629.58 and 17,237.70 is: 23,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.54 : 38,629.58 = 17,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.54/38,629.58 = 17,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.54x = 38,629.58 × 17,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.54x = 665,885,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,885,111.17/27,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.25

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