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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.08, 25,888.61 and 12,022.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.08, 25,888.61 and 12,022.35 is: 18,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.08 : 25,888.61 = 12,022.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.08/25,888.61 = 12,022.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.08x = 25,888.61 × 12,022.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.08x = 311,241,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,241,870.32/17,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.73

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