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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.23, 25,977.40 and 9,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.23, 25,977.40 and 9,928.20 is: 14,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.23 : 25,977.40 = 9,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.23/25,977.40 = 9,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.23x = 25,977.40 × 9,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.23x = 257,908,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,908,797.86/17,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.30

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