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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,461.08, 26,182.71 and 8,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,461.08, 26,182.71 and 8,577 is: 12,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,461.08 : 26,182.71 = 8,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,461.08/26,182.71 = 8,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,461.08x = 26,182.71 × 8,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,461.08x = 224,569,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,569,103.67/17,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.12

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