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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,723.14, 38,270.52 and 17,665.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,723.14, 38,270.52 and 17,665.38 is: 24,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,723.14 : 38,270.52 = 17,665.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,723.14/38,270.52 = 17,665.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,723.14x = 38,270.52 × 17,665.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,723.14x = 676,063,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,063,278.60/27,723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.24

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