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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.76, 25,633.26 and 8,317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.76, 25,633.26 and 8,317.89 is: 12,477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.76 : 25,633.26 = 8,317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.76/25,633.26 = 8,317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.76x = 25,633.26 × 8,317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.76x = 213,214,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,214,637.02/17,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.62

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