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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.30, 25,892.82 and 12,821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.30, 25,892.82 and 12,821.22 is: 19,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.30 : 25,892.82 = 12,821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.30/25,892.82 = 12,821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.30x = 25,892.82 × 12,821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.30x = 331,977,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,977,541.64/17,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.39

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