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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.91, 26,382.62 and 17,137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.91, 26,382.62 and 17,137.33 is: 25,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.91 : 26,382.62 = 17,137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.91/26,382.62 = 17,137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.91x = 26,382.62 × 17,137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.91x = 452,127,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,127,665.20/17,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.72

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