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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.98, 25,795.71 and 12,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.98, 25,795.71 and 12,252.36 is: 18,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.98 : 25,795.71 = 12,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.98/25,795.71 = 12,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.98x = 25,795.71 × 12,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.98x = 316,058,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,058,325.38/17,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.85

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