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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,253.26, 37,604.25 and 17,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,253.26, 37,604.25 and 17,183.34 is: 23,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,253.26 : 37,604.25 = 17,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,253.26/37,604.25 = 17,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,253.26x = 37,604.25 × 17,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,253.26x = 646,166,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,166,613.20/27,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,709.70

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