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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.30, 25,901.82 and 12,827.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.30, 25,901.82 and 12,827.22 is: 19,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.30 : 25,901.82 = 12,827.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.30/25,901.82 = 12,827.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.30x = 25,901.82 × 12,827.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.30x = 332,248,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,248,343.54/17,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.40

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