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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.73, 25,770.00 and 12,557.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.73, 25,770.00 and 12,557.23 is: 18,832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.73 : 25,770.00 = 12,557.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.73/25,770.00 = 12,557.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.73x = 25,770.00 × 12,557.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.73x = 323,599,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,599,729.13/17,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.84

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