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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.76, 25,783.47 and 12,566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.76, 25,783.47 and 12,566.25 is: 18,846.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.76 : 25,783.47 = 12,566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.76/25,783.47 = 12,566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.76x = 25,783.47 × 12,566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.76x = 324,001,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,001,529.89/17,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.33

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