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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.13, 25,993.53 and 8,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.13, 25,993.53 and 8,562.12 is: 12,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.13 : 25,993.53 = 8,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.13/25,993.53 = 8,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.13x = 25,993.53 × 8,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.13x = 222,559,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,559,723.08/17,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.58

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