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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.95, 25,563.24 and 12,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.95, 25,563.24 and 12,371.34 is: 18,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.95 : 25,563.24 = 12,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.95/25,563.24 = 12,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.95x = 25,563.24 × 12,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.95x = 316,251,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,251,533.54/17,062.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.40

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