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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.46, 25,600.27 and 12,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.46, 25,600.27 and 12,330.32 is: 18,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.46 : 25,600.27 = 12,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.46/25,600.27 = 12,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.46x = 25,600.27 × 12,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.46x = 315,659,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,659,521.19/17,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.15

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