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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.20, 25,828.20 and 12,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.20, 25,828.20 and 12,073.20 is: 18,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.20 : 25,828.20 = 12,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.20/25,828.20 = 12,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.20x = 25,828.20 × 12,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.20x = 311,829,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,829,024.24/17,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.50

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