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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,765.66, 38,304.88 and 17,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,765.66, 38,304.88 and 17,014.74 is: 23,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,765.66 : 38,304.88 = 17,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,765.66/38,304.88 = 17,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,765.66x = 38,304.88 × 17,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,765.66x = 651,747,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,747,573.93/27,765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.15

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