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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,791.93, 38,356.68 and 17,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,791.93, 38,356.68 and 17,043.23 is: 23,521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,791.93 : 38,356.68 = 17,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,791.93/38,356.68 = 17,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,791.93x = 38,356.68 × 17,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,791.93x = 653,721,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,721,442.28/27,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.99

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