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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.17, 25,991.34 and 9,928.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.17, 25,991.34 and 9,928.18 is: 14,892.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.17 : 25,991.34 = 9,928.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.17/25,991.34 = 9,928.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.17x = 25,991.34 × 9,928.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.17x = 258,046,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,046,701.96/17,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.61

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