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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.36, 25,858.26 and 12,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.36, 25,858.26 and 12,054.84 is: 18,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.36 : 25,858.26 = 12,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.36/25,858.26 = 12,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.36x = 25,858.26 × 12,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.36x = 311,717,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,717,186.98/17,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.18

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