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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,692.08, 38,233.40 and 17,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,692.08, 38,233.40 and 17,097.28 is: 23,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,692.08 : 38,233.40 = 17,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,692.08/38,233.40 = 17,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,692.08x = 38,233.40 × 17,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,692.08x = 653,687,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,687,145.15/27,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.56

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