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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,073.06, 25,614.42 and 12,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,073.06, 25,614.42 and 12,397.74 is: 18,600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,073.06 : 25,614.42 = 12,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,073.06/25,614.42 = 12,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,073.06x = 25,614.42 × 12,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,073.06x = 317,560,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,560,919.41/17,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.12

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