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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.97, 25,876.26 and 12,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.97, 25,876.26 and 12,024.60 is: 18,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.97 : 25,876.26 = 12,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.97/25,876.26 = 12,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.97x = 25,876.26 × 12,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.97x = 311,151,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,151,676.00/17,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.54

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