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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.23, 25,923.14 and 8,512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.23, 25,923.14 and 8,512.22 is: 12,771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.23 : 25,923.14 = 8,512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.23/25,923.14 = 8,512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.23x = 25,923.14 × 8,512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.23x = 220,663,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,663,470.77/17,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.92

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