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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.89, 25,516.77 and 12,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.89, 25,516.77 and 12,331.10 is: 18,483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.89 : 25,516.77 = 12,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.89/25,516.77 = 12,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.89x = 25,516.77 × 12,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.89x = 314,649,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,649,714.96/17,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.92

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