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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.51, 25,527.29 and 12,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.51, 25,527.29 and 12,876.66 is: 19,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.51 : 25,527.29 = 12,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.51/25,527.29 = 12,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.51x = 25,527.29 × 12,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.51x = 328,706,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,706,169.67/17,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.51

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