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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.02, 25,553.91 and 12,832.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.02, 25,553.91 and 12,832.47 is: 19,230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.02 : 25,553.91 = 12,832.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.02/25,553.91 = 12,832.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.02x = 25,553.91 × 12,832.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.02x = 327,919,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,919,783.46/17,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.56

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