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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.85, 25,506.63 and 12,059.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.85, 25,506.63 and 12,059.37 is: 18,089.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.85 : 25,506.63 = 12,059.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.85/25,506.63 = 12,059.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.85x = 25,506.63 × 12,059.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.85x = 307,593,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,593,888.62/17,003.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.66

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