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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.75, 25,592.51 and 12,894.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.75, 25,592.51 and 12,894.53 is: 19,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.75 : 25,592.51 = 12,894.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.75/25,592.51 = 12,894.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.75x = 25,592.51 × 12,894.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.75x = 330,003,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,003,356.23/17,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.51

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