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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.64, 25,487.90 and 12,312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.64, 25,487.90 and 12,312.02 is: 18,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.64 : 25,487.90 = 12,312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.64/25,487.90 = 12,312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.64x = 25,487.90 × 12,312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.64x = 313,807,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,807,534.56/17,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.32

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