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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.33, 25,554.82 and 12,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.33, 25,554.82 and 12,365.70 is: 18,525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.33 : 25,554.82 = 12,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.33/25,554.82 = 12,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.33x = 25,554.82 × 12,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.33x = 316,003,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,003,237.67/17,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.95

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