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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.58, 25,558.18 and 12,367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.58, 25,558.18 and 12,367.95 is: 18,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.58 : 25,558.18 = 12,367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.58/25,558.18 = 12,367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.58x = 25,558.18 × 12,367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.58x = 316,102,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,102,292.33/17,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.31

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