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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.12, 25,575.24 and 12,947.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.12, 25,575.24 and 12,947.11 is: 19,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.12 : 25,575.24 = 12,947.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.12/25,575.24 = 12,947.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.12x = 25,575.24 × 12,947.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.12x = 331,125,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,125,445.56/17,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.59

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