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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.50, 25,473.81 and 12,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.50, 25,473.81 and 12,047.18 is: 18,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.50 : 25,473.81 = 12,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.50/25,473.81 = 12,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.50x = 25,473.81 × 12,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.50x = 306,887,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,887,574.36/17,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.62

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