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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.68, 25,926.48 and 12,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.68, 25,926.48 and 12,277.44 is: 18,425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.68 : 25,926.48 = 12,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.68/25,926.48 = 12,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.68x = 25,926.48 × 12,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.68x = 318,310,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,310,802.61/17,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.37

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