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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.57, 25,464.02 and 12,834.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.57, 25,464.02 and 12,834.93 is: 19,216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.57 : 25,464.02 = 12,834.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.57/25,464.02 = 12,834.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.57x = 25,464.02 × 12,834.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.57x = 326,828,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,828,850.04/17,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,216.67

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