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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.82, 25,462.89 and 12,834.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.82, 25,462.89 and 12,834.18 is: 19,215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.82 : 25,462.89 = 12,834.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.82/25,462.89 = 12,834.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.82x = 25,462.89 × 12,834.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.82x = 326,795,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,795,313.58/17,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.54

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