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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.83, 25,548.35 and 12,871.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.83, 25,548.35 and 12,871.31 is: 19,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.83 : 25,548.35 = 12,871.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.83/25,548.35 = 12,871.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.83x = 25,548.35 × 12,871.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.83x = 328,840,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,840,540.74/17,044.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.69

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