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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.98, 25,773.37 and 12,559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.98, 25,773.37 and 12,559.48 is: 18,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.98 : 25,773.37 = 12,559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.98/25,773.37 = 12,559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.98x = 25,773.37 × 12,559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.98x = 323,700,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,700,029.22/17,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.22

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