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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.72, 25,915.92 and 12,353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.72, 25,915.92 and 12,353.84 is: 18,557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.72 : 25,915.92 = 12,353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.72/25,915.92 = 12,353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.72x = 25,915.92 × 12,353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.72x = 320,161,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,161,129.13/17,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.14

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