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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,706.23, 41,620.86 and 17,184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,706.23, 41,620.86 and 17,184.03 is: 25,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,706.23 : 41,620.86 = 17,184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,706.23/41,620.86 = 17,184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,706.23x = 41,620.86 × 17,184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,706.23x = 715,214,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,214,106.87/27,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.20

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