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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.56, 25,831.26 and 12,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.56, 25,831.26 and 12,051.24 is: 18,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.56 : 25,831.26 = 12,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.56/25,831.26 = 12,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.56x = 25,831.26 × 12,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.56x = 311,298,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,298,713.76/17,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.23

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