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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.83, 25,557.05 and 12,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.83, 25,557.05 and 12,367.22 is: 18,528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.83 : 25,557.05 = 12,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.83/25,557.05 = 12,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.83x = 25,557.05 × 12,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.83x = 316,069,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,069,563.03/17,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.21

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