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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.52, 37,557.26 and 17,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.52, 37,557.26 and 17,663.40 is: 24,359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.52 : 37,557.26 = 17,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.52/37,557.26 = 17,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.52x = 37,557.26 × 17,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.52x = 663,388,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,388,906.28/27,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,359.28

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