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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.44, 26,351.71 and 8,212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.44, 26,351.71 and 8,212.82 is: 12,312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.44 : 26,351.71 = 8,212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.44/26,351.71 = 8,212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.44x = 26,351.71 × 8,212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.44x = 216,421,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,421,809.86/17,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.48

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