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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.20, 25,503.30 and 12,312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.20, 25,503.30 and 12,312.30 is: 18,468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.20 : 25,503.30 = 12,312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.20/25,503.30 = 12,312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.20x = 25,503.30 × 12,312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.20x = 314,004,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,004,280.59/17,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.45

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