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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,289.41, 37,663.91 and 17,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,289.41, 37,663.91 and 17,223.34 is: 23,771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,289.41 : 37,663.91 = 17,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,289.41/37,663.91 = 17,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,289.41x = 37,663.91 × 17,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,289.41x = 648,698,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,698,327.66/27,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.06

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