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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.58, 25,808.39 and 12,494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.58, 25,808.39 and 12,494.61 is: 18,748.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.58 : 25,808.39 = 12,494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.58/25,808.39 = 12,494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.58x = 25,808.39 × 12,494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.58x = 322,465,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,465,705.30/17,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.46

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