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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.93, 38,244.01 and 17,092.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.93, 38,244.01 and 17,092.11 is: 23,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.93 : 38,244.01 = 17,092.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.93/38,244.01 = 17,092.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.93x = 38,244.01 × 17,092.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.93x = 653,670,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,670,825.76/27,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.41

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