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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.98, 25,976.93 and 10,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.98, 25,976.93 and 10,739.64 is: 16,100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.98 : 25,976.93 = 10,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.98/25,976.93 = 10,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.98x = 25,976.93 × 10,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.98x = 278,982,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,982,876.51/17,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,100.14

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