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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.48, 25,967.64 and 6,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.48, 25,967.64 and 6,927.56 is: 10,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.48 : 25,967.64 = 6,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.48/25,967.64 = 6,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.48x = 25,967.64 × 6,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.48x = 179,892,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,892,384.16/17,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.51

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