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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.72, 25,908.42 and 12,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.72, 25,908.42 and 12,348.84 is: 18,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.72 : 25,908.42 = 12,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.72/25,908.42 = 12,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.72x = 25,908.42 × 12,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.72x = 319,938,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,938,933.23/17,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.64

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