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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.65, 25,565.73 and 12,373.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.65, 25,565.73 and 12,373.00 is: 18,536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.65 : 25,565.73 = 12,373.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.65/25,565.73 = 12,373.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.65x = 25,565.73 × 12,373.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.65x = 316,324,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,324,915.18/17,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.85

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