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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.02, 25,977.32 and 14,356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.02, 25,977.32 and 14,356.35 is: 21,523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.02 : 25,977.32 = 14,356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.02/25,977.32 = 14,356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.02x = 25,977.32 × 14,356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.02x = 372,939,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,939,328.79/17,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.57

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