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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.97, 25,871.76 and 12,021.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.97, 25,871.76 and 12,021.59 is: 18,027.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.97 : 25,871.76 = 12,021.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.97/25,871.76 = 12,021.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.97x = 25,871.76 × 12,021.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.97x = 311,019,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,019,755.98/17,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.03

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