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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,222.39, 37,566.72 and 17,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,222.39, 37,566.72 and 17,157.33 is: 23,677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,222.39 : 37,566.72 = 17,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,222.39/37,566.72 = 17,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,222.39x = 37,566.72 × 17,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,222.39x = 644,544,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,544,612.06/27,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,677.00

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