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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.43, 25,991.15 and 6,936.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.43, 25,991.15 and 6,936.75 is: 10,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.43 : 25,991.15 = 6,936.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.43/25,991.15 = 6,936.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.43x = 25,991.15 × 6,936.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.43x = 180,294,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,294,075.08/17,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,405.13

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