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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.30, 25,888.32 and 12,818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.30, 25,888.32 and 12,818.22 is: 19,236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.30 : 25,888.32 = 12,818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.30/25,888.32 = 12,818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.30x = 25,888.32 × 12,818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.30x = 331,842,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,842,181.19/17,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.89

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