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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,809.73, 38,358.16 and 17,193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,809.73, 38,358.16 and 17,193.06 is: 23,714.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,809.73 : 38,358.16 = 17,193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,809.73/38,358.16 = 17,193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,809.73x = 38,358.16 × 17,193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,809.73x = 659,494,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,494,103.39/27,809.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.51

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