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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,922.64, 38,535.06 and 17,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,922.64, 38,535.06 and 17,319.32 is: 23,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,922.64 : 38,535.06 = 17,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,922.64/38,535.06 = 17,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,922.64x = 38,535.06 × 17,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,922.64x = 667,401,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,401,035.36/27,922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.79

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