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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.54, 25,991.32 and 6,946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.54, 25,991.32 and 6,946.58 is: 10,419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.54 : 25,991.32 = 6,946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.54/25,991.32 = 6,946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.54x = 25,991.32 × 6,946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.54x = 180,550,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,550,783.69/17,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.87

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