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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,173.73, 37,483.86 and 17,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,173.73, 37,483.86 and 17,086.20 is: 23,568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,173.73 : 37,483.86 = 17,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,173.73/37,483.86 = 17,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,173.73x = 37,483.86 × 17,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,173.73x = 640,456,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,456,728.73/27,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,568.97

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