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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.30, 25,627.35 and 9,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.30, 25,627.35 and 9,291.30 is: 13,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.30 : 25,627.35 = 9,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.30/25,627.35 = 9,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.30x = 25,627.35 × 9,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.30x = 238,111,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,111,397.06/17,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.32

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