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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.40, 25,487.54 and 12,311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.40, 25,487.54 and 12,311.81 is: 18,455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.40 : 25,487.54 = 12,311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.40/25,487.54 = 12,311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.40x = 25,487.54 × 12,311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.40x = 313,797,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,797,749.85/17,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.00

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