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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.63, 25,570.96 and 12,293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.63, 25,570.96 and 12,293.30 is: 18,454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.63 : 25,570.96 = 12,293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.63/25,570.96 = 12,293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.63x = 25,570.96 × 12,293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.63x = 314,351,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,351,515.76/17,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.76

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