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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.48, 25,543.50 and 12,092.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.48, 25,543.50 and 12,092.68 is: 18,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.48 : 25,543.50 = 12,092.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.48/25,543.50 = 12,092.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.48x = 25,543.50 × 12,092.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.48x = 308,889,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,889,371.58/17,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.30

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