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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.38, 25,580.30 and 12,110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.38, 25,580.30 and 12,110.06 is: 18,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.38 : 25,580.30 = 12,110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.38/25,580.30 = 12,110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.38x = 25,580.30 × 12,110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.38x = 309,778,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,778,779.37/17,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.12

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