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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.44, 25,964.10 and 10,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.44, 25,964.10 and 10,293.40 is: 15,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.44 : 25,964.10 = 10,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.44/25,964.10 = 10,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.44x = 25,964.10 × 10,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.44x = 267,258,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,258,866.94/17,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,424.02

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