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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,763.10, 38,312.59 and 17,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,763.10, 38,312.59 and 17,006.30 is: 23,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,763.10 : 38,312.59 = 17,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,763.10/38,312.59 = 17,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,763.10x = 38,312.59 × 17,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,763.10x = 651,555,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,555,399.32/27,763.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.40

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