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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.31, 26,374.62 and 8,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.31, 26,374.62 and 8,217.97 is: 12,331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.31 : 26,374.62 = 8,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.31/26,374.62 = 8,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.31x = 26,374.62 × 8,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.31x = 216,745,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,745,835.92/17,577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.00

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