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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.04, 38,306.82 and 17,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.04, 38,306.82 and 17,148.20 is: 23,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.04 : 38,306.82 = 17,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.04/38,306.82 = 17,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.04x = 38,306.82 × 17,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.04x = 656,893,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,893,010.72/27,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,676.91

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