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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,198.93, 37,558.46 and 17,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,198.93, 37,558.46 and 17,007.43 is: 23,485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,198.93 : 37,558.46 = 17,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,198.93/37,558.46 = 17,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,198.93x = 37,558.46 × 17,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,198.93x = 638,772,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,772,879.36/27,198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,485.22

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