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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.33, 25,540.91 and 4,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.33, 25,540.91 and 4,377.08 is: 6,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.33 : 25,540.91 = 4,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.33/25,540.91 = 4,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.33x = 25,540.91 × 4,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.33x = 111,794,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,794,606.34/17,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.60

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