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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.13, 25,581.42 and 12,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.13, 25,581.42 and 12,110.81 is: 18,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.13 : 25,581.42 = 12,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.13/25,581.42 = 12,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.13x = 25,581.42 × 12,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.13x = 309,811,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,811,589.24/17,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.24

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