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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.38, 25,977 and 8,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.38, 25,977 and 8,440.44 is: 12,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.38 : 25,977 = 8,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.38/25,977 = 8,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.38x = 25,977 × 8,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.38x = 219,257,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,257,309.88/17,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.16

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