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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.12, 25,578.23 and 12,949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.12, 25,578.23 and 12,949.12 is: 19,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.12 : 25,578.23 = 12,949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.12/25,578.23 = 12,949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.12x = 25,578.23 × 12,949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.12x = 331,215,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,215,569.66/17,097.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.59

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