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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.40, 25,684.96 and 7,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.40, 25,684.96 and 7,267.36 is: 10,898.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.40 : 25,684.96 = 7,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.40/25,684.96 = 7,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.40x = 25,684.96 × 7,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.40x = 186,661,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,661,850.91/17,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.43

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