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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.68, 25,982.62 and 10,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.68, 25,982.62 and 10,673.27 is: 15,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.68 : 25,982.62 = 10,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.68/25,982.62 = 10,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.68x = 25,982.62 × 10,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.68x = 277,319,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,319,361.97/17,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.80

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