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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.88, 25,519.14 and 12,022.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.88, 25,519.14 and 12,022.07 is: 18,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.88 : 25,519.14 = 12,022.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.88/25,519.14 = 12,022.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.88x = 25,519.14 × 12,022.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.88x = 306,792,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,792,937.18/17,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.16

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