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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.29, 38,317.25 and 17,166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.29, 38,317.25 and 17,166.47 is: 23,664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.29 : 38,317.25 = 17,166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.29/38,317.25 = 17,166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.29x = 38,317.25 × 17,166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.29x = 657,771,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,771,773.94/27,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,664.87

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