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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.35, 25,522.23 and 12,866.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.35, 25,522.23 and 12,866.95 is: 19,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.35 : 25,522.23 = 12,866.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.35/25,522.23 = 12,866.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.35x = 25,522.23 × 12,866.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.35x = 328,393,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,393,129.69/17,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.82

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