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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.32, 25,977.73 and 14,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.32, 25,977.73 and 14,356.64 is: 21,523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.32 : 25,977.73 = 14,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.32/25,977.73 = 14,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.32x = 25,977.73 × 14,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.32x = 372,952,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,952,973.60/17,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.99

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