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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.69, 25,882.69 and 8,963.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.69, 25,882.69 and 8,963.18 is: 13,427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.69 : 25,882.69 = 8,963.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.69/25,882.69 = 8,963.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.69x = 25,882.69 × 8,963.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.69x = 231,991,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,991,209.35/17,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.21

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