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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.08, 25,566.24 and 12,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.08, 25,566.24 and 12,364.56 is: 18,533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.08 : 25,566.24 = 12,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.08/25,566.24 = 12,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.08x = 25,566.24 × 12,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.08x = 316,115,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,115,308.45/17,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.88

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