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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.97, 25,560.51 and 12,912.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.97, 25,560.51 and 12,912.97 is: 19,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.97 : 25,560.51 = 12,912.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.97/25,560.51 = 12,912.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.97x = 25,560.51 × 12,912.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.97x = 330,062,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,062,107.05/17,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.52

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