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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.12, 25,464.56 and 12,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.12, 25,464.56 and 12,055.76 is: 18,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.12 : 25,464.56 = 12,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.12/25,464.56 = 12,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.12x = 25,464.56 × 12,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.12x = 306,994,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,994,623.87/17,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.32

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