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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.75, 25,507.70 and 12,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.75, 25,507.70 and 12,844.22 is: 19,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.75 : 25,507.70 = 12,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.75/25,507.70 = 12,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.75x = 25,507.70 × 12,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.75x = 327,626,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,626,510.04/17,017.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.05

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