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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.17, 25,989.84 and 9,927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.17, 25,989.84 and 9,927.18 is: 14,891.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.17 : 25,989.84 = 9,927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.17/25,989.84 = 9,927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.17x = 25,989.84 × 9,927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.17x = 258,005,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,005,819.85/17,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.11

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