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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,073.30, 25,542.38 and 12,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,073.30, 25,542.38 and 12,925.28 is: 19,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,073.30 : 25,542.38 = 12,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,073.30/25,542.38 = 12,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,073.30x = 25,542.38 × 12,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,073.30x = 330,142,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,142,413.37/17,073.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.77

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