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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.62, 25,926.24 and 12,843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.62, 25,926.24 and 12,843.54 is: 19,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.62 : 25,926.24 = 12,843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.62/25,926.24 = 12,843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.62x = 25,926.24 × 12,843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.62x = 332,984,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,984,700.49/17,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.83

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