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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,687.07, 38,226.50 and 17,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,687.07, 38,226.50 and 17,092.27 is: 23,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,687.07 : 38,226.50 = 17,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,687.07/38,226.50 = 17,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,687.07x = 38,226.50 × 17,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,687.07x = 653,377,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,377,659.16/27,687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.66

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