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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,694.10, 38,236.14 and 17,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,694.10, 38,236.14 and 17,099.30 is: 23,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,694.10 : 38,236.14 = 17,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,694.10/38,236.14 = 17,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,694.10x = 38,236.14 × 17,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,694.10x = 653,811,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,811,228.70/27,694.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,608.32

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