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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.17, 38,162.97 and 17,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.17, 38,162.97 and 17,058.95 is: 23,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.17 : 38,162.97 = 17,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.17/38,162.97 = 17,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.17x = 38,162.97 × 17,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.17x = 651,020,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,020,006.27/27,663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.82

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