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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.82, 25,461.39 and 12,833.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.82, 25,461.39 and 12,833.18 is: 19,214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.82 : 25,461.39 = 12,833.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.82/25,461.39 = 12,833.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.82x = 25,461.39 × 12,833.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.82x = 326,750,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,750,600.92/17,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.05

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