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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.20, 25,814.70 and 12,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.20, 25,814.70 and 12,064.20 is: 18,056.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.20 : 25,814.70 = 12,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.20/25,814.70 = 12,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.20x = 25,814.70 × 12,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.20x = 311,433,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,433,703.74/17,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.01

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