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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.23, 25,990.60 and 4,179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.23, 25,990.60 and 4,179.49 is: 6,269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.23 : 25,990.60 = 4,179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.23/25,990.60 = 4,179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.23x = 25,990.60 × 4,179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.23x = 108,627,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,627,452.79/17,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.18

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