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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.68, 38,621.94 and 17,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.68, 38,621.94 and 17,398.76 is: 24,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.68 : 38,621.94 = 17,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.68/38,621.94 = 17,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.68x = 38,621.94 × 17,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.68x = 671,973,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,973,864.79/27,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.91

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