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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.36, 25,861.26 and 12,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.36, 25,861.26 and 12,056.84 is: 18,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.36 : 25,861.26 = 12,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.36/25,861.26 = 12,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.36x = 25,861.26 × 12,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.36x = 311,805,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,805,074.02/17,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.18

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