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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.55, 25,748.14 and 12,998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.55, 25,748.14 and 12,998.17 is: 19,503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.55 : 25,748.14 = 12,998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.55/25,748.14 = 12,998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.55x = 25,748.14 × 12,998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.55x = 334,678,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,678,700.90/17,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.93

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