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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.60, 25,884.90 and 12,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.60, 25,884.90 and 12,007.80 is: 18,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.60 : 25,884.90 = 12,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.60/25,884.90 = 12,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.60x = 25,884.90 × 12,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.60x = 310,820,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,820,702.22/17,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.70

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