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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.12, 25,507.83 and 12,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.12, 25,507.83 and 12,061.74 is: 18,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.12 : 25,507.83 = 12,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.12/25,507.83 = 12,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.12x = 25,507.83 × 12,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.12x = 307,668,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,668,813.42/17,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.59

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