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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,750.96, 38,280.74 and 17,133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,750.96, 38,280.74 and 17,133.03 is: 23,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,750.96 : 38,280.74 = 17,133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,750.96/38,280.74 = 17,133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,750.96x = 38,280.74 × 17,133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,750.96x = 655,864,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,864,981.18/27,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.96

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