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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.30, 25,575.95 and 12,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.30, 25,575.95 and 12,359.59 is: 18,557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.30 : 25,575.95 = 12,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.30/25,575.95 = 12,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.30x = 25,575.95 × 12,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.30x = 316,108,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,108,222.82/17,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.16

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