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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,688.08, 38,227.88 and 17,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,688.08, 38,227.88 and 17,093.28 is: 23,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,688.08 : 38,227.88 = 17,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,688.08/38,227.88 = 17,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,688.08x = 38,227.88 × 17,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,688.08x = 653,439,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,439,856.65/27,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.04

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