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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,710.28, 38,253.24 and 17,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,710.28, 38,253.24 and 17,106.12 is: 23,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,710.28 : 38,253.24 = 17,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,710.28/38,253.24 = 17,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,710.28x = 38,253.24 × 17,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,710.28x = 654,364,513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,364,513.83/27,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,614.50

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