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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,710.96, 38,254.92 and 17,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,710.96, 38,254.92 and 17,106.44 is: 23,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,710.96 : 38,254.92 = 17,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,710.96/38,254.92 = 17,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,710.96x = 38,254.92 × 17,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,710.96x = 654,405,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,405,493.68/27,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.40

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