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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.98, 25,924.26 and 8,512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.98, 25,924.26 and 8,512.98 is: 12,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.98 : 25,924.26 = 8,512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.98/25,924.26 = 8,512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.98x = 25,924.26 × 8,512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.98x = 220,692,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,692,706.89/17,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.06

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