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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.74, 37,578.15 and 17,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.74, 37,578.15 and 17,023.58 is: 23,489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.74 : 37,578.15 = 17,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.74/37,578.15 = 17,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.74x = 37,578.15 × 17,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.74x = 639,714,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,714,454.89/27,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.78

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