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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.64, 25,512.03 and 12,514.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.64, 25,512.03 and 12,514.37 is: 18,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.64 : 25,512.03 = 12,514.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.64/25,512.03 = 12,514.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.64x = 25,512.03 × 12,514.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.64x = 319,266,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,266,855.31/17,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,764.25

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