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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,728.43, 38,279.33 and 17,124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,728.43, 38,279.33 and 17,124.21 is: 23,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,728.43 : 38,279.33 = 17,124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,728.43/38,279.33 = 17,124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,728.43x = 38,279.33 × 17,124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,728.43x = 655,503,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,503,360.50/27,728.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,640.12

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