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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.20, 25,751.70 and 12,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.20, 25,751.70 and 12,022.20 is: 17,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.20 : 25,751.70 = 12,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.20/25,751.70 = 12,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.20x = 25,751.70 × 12,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.20x = 309,592,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,592,087.74/17,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.05

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