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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.63, 23,727.29 and 9,927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.63, 23,727.29 and 9,927.06 is: 13,700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.63 : 23,727.29 = 9,927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.63/23,727.29 = 9,927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.63x = 23,727.29 × 9,927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.63x = 235,542,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,542,181.83/17,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.19

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