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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,822.39, 38,396.55 and 17,068.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,822.39, 38,396.55 and 17,068.47 is: 23,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,822.39 : 38,396.55 = 17,068.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,822.39/38,396.55 = 17,068.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,822.39x = 38,396.55 × 17,068.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,822.39x = 655,370,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,370,361.78/27,822.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,555.50

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