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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,757.76, 38,293.97 and 17,006.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,757.76, 38,293.97 and 17,006.83 is: 23,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,757.76 : 38,293.97 = 17,006.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,757.76/38,293.97 = 17,006.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,757.76x = 38,293.97 × 17,006.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,757.76x = 651,258,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,258,857.05/27,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.23

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