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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.52, 25,625.87 and 12,066.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.52, 25,625.87 and 12,066.27 is: 18,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.52 : 25,625.87 = 12,066.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.52/25,625.87 = 12,066.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.52x = 25,625.87 × 12,066.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.52x = 309,208,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,208,555.23/17,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.76

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