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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.90, 25,607.61 and 12,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.90, 25,607.61 and 12,148.02 is: 18,248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.90 : 25,607.61 = 12,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.90/25,607.61 = 12,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.90x = 25,607.61 × 12,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.90x = 311,081,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,081,758.43/17,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.58

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