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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,699.96, 38,239.68 and 17,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,699.96, 38,239.68 and 17,095.44 is: 23,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,699.96 : 38,239.68 = 17,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,699.96/38,239.68 = 17,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,699.96x = 38,239.68 × 17,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,699.96x = 653,724,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,724,155.06/27,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.18

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