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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.98, 25,922.76 and 8,511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.98, 25,922.76 and 8,511.97 is: 12,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.98 : 25,922.76 = 8,511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.98/25,922.76 = 8,511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.98x = 25,922.76 × 8,511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.98x = 220,653,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,653,755.44/17,276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.55

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