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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,725.92, 38,250.92 and 17,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,725.92, 38,250.92 and 17,097.10 is: 23,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,725.92 : 38,250.92 = 17,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,725.92/38,250.92 = 17,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,725.92x = 38,250.92 × 17,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,725.92x = 653,979,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,979,804.33/27,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.31

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