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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,077.02, 25,597.98 and 12,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,077.02, 25,597.98 and 12,385.32 is: 18,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,077.02 : 25,597.98 = 12,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,077.02/25,597.98 = 12,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,077.02x = 25,597.98 × 12,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,077.02x = 317,039,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,039,173.65/17,077.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.25

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