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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.35, 25,508.88 and 12,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.35, 25,508.88 and 12,060.87 is: 18,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.35 : 25,508.88 = 12,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.35/25,508.88 = 12,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.35x = 25,508.88 × 12,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.35x = 307,659,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,659,285.53/17,005.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.91

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