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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,175.30, 25,771.05 and 12,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,175.30, 25,771.05 and 12,801.30 is: 19,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,175.30 : 25,771.05 = 12,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,175.30/25,771.05 = 12,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,175.30x = 25,771.05 × 12,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,175.30x = 329,902,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,902,942.37/17,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,207.99

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