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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,701.08, 38,245.82 and 17,106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,701.08, 38,245.82 and 17,106.28 is: 23,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,701.08 : 38,245.82 = 17,106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,701.08/38,245.82 = 17,106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,701.08x = 38,245.82 × 17,106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,701.08x = 654,243,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,243,705.75/27,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,617.99

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