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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.20, 25,715.70 and 11,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.20, 25,715.70 and 11,998.20 is: 17,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.20 : 25,715.70 = 11,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.20/25,715.70 = 11,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.20x = 25,715.70 × 11,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.20x = 308,542,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,542,111.74/17,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.08

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