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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,706.23, 38,234.61 and 17,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,706.23, 38,234.61 and 17,095.86 is: 23,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,706.23 : 38,234.61 = 17,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,706.23/38,234.61 = 17,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,706.23x = 38,234.61 × 17,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,706.23x = 653,653,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,653,539.71/27,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.29

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