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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.22, 25,685.36 and 12,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.22, 25,685.36 and 12,166.74 is: 18,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.22 : 25,685.36 = 12,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.22/25,685.36 = 12,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.22x = 25,685.36 × 12,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.22x = 312,507,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,507,036.09/17,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.66

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