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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.82, 37,573.29 and 17,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.82, 37,573.29 and 17,017.92 is: 23,478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.82 : 37,573.29 = 17,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.82/37,573.29 = 17,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.82x = 37,573.29 × 17,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.82x = 639,419,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,419,243.36/27,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.87

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