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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.04, 25,994.40 and 8,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.04, 25,994.40 and 8,088 is: 12,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.04 : 25,994.40 = 8,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.04/25,994.40 = 8,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.04x = 25,994.40 × 8,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.04x = 210,242,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,242,707.20/17,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.79

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