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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.08, 25,552.95 and 12,364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.08, 25,552.95 and 12,364.45 is: 18,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.08 : 25,552.95 = 12,364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.08/25,552.95 = 12,364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.08x = 25,552.95 × 12,364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.08x = 315,948,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,948,158.20/17,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.08

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