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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.57, 25,465.51 and 12,835.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.57, 25,465.51 and 12,835.93 is: 19,218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.57 : 25,465.51 = 12,835.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.57/25,465.51 = 12,835.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.57x = 25,465.51 × 12,835.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.57x = 326,873,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,873,503.77/17,008.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.16

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