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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,724.02, 38,258.91 and 17,116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,724.02, 38,258.91 and 17,116.26 is: 23,620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,724.02 : 38,258.91 = 17,116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,724.02/38,258.91 = 17,116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,724.02x = 38,258.91 × 17,116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,724.02x = 654,849,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,849,450.88/27,724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.29

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