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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.64, 25,583.67 and 12,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.64, 25,583.67 and 12,112.32 is: 18,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.64 : 25,583.67 = 12,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.64/25,583.67 = 12,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.64x = 25,583.67 × 12,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.64x = 309,877,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,877,597.81/17,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.50

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