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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.40, 25,878.60 and 12,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.40, 25,878.60 and 12,003.60 is: 18,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.40 : 25,878.60 = 12,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.40/25,878.60 = 12,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.40x = 25,878.60 × 12,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.40x = 310,636,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,636,362.96/17,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.40

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