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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.36, 25,662.12 and 12,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.36, 25,662.12 and 12,358.26 is: 18,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.36 : 25,662.12 = 12,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.36/25,662.12 = 12,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.36x = 25,662.12 × 12,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.36x = 317,139,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,139,151.11/17,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.01

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