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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,713.64, 38,217.51 and 17,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,713.64, 38,217.51 and 17,101.02 is: 23,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,713.64 : 38,217.51 = 17,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,713.64/38,217.51 = 17,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,713.64x = 38,217.51 × 17,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,713.64x = 653,558,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,558,402.86/27,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.55

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