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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.84, 38,165.22 and 17,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.84, 38,165.22 and 17,035.02 is: 23,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.84 : 38,165.22 = 17,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.84/38,165.22 = 17,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.84x = 38,165.22 × 17,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.84x = 650,145,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,145,286.00/27,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,501.63

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