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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,124.75, 25,667.82 and 12,951.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,124.75, 25,667.82 and 12,951.23 is: 19,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,124.75 : 25,667.82 = 12,951.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,124.75/25,667.82 = 12,951.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,124.75x = 25,667.82 × 12,951.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,124.75x = 332,429,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,429,712.08/17,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,412.24

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