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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.03, 25,908.41 and 8,377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.03, 25,908.41 and 8,377.57 is: 12,570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.03 : 25,908.41 = 8,377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.03/25,908.41 = 8,377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.03x = 25,908.41 × 8,377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.03x = 217,049,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,049,425.96/17,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.16

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