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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,792.93, 38,358.06 and 17,044.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,792.93, 38,358.06 and 17,044.23 is: 23,523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,792.93 : 38,358.06 = 17,044.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,792.93/38,358.06 = 17,044.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,792.93x = 38,358.06 × 17,044.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,792.93x = 653,783,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,783,596.99/27,792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.38

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