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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.08, 25,557.44 and 12,367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.08, 25,557.44 and 12,367.45 is: 18,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.08 : 25,557.44 = 12,367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.08/25,557.44 = 12,367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.08x = 25,557.44 × 12,367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.08x = 316,080,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,080,299.49/17,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.57

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