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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.85, 25,991.54 and 4,180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.85, 25,991.54 and 4,180.11 is: 6,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.85 : 25,991.54 = 4,180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.85/25,991.54 = 4,180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.85x = 25,991.54 × 4,180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.85x = 108,647,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,647,475.37/17,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.11

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