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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.97, 26,413.17 and 8,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.97, 26,413.17 and 8,251.41 is: 12,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.97 : 26,413.17 = 8,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.97/26,413.17 = 8,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.97x = 26,413.17 × 8,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.97x = 217,945,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,945,895.07/17,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.17

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