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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,222.55, 37,550.82 and 17,133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,222.55, 37,550.82 and 17,133.47 is: 23,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,222.55 : 37,550.82 = 17,133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,222.55/37,550.82 = 17,133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,222.55x = 37,550.82 × 17,133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,222.55x = 643,375,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,375,903.54/27,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.94

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