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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.17, 25,888.75 and 12,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.17, 25,888.75 and 12,022.44 is: 18,014.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.17 : 25,888.75 = 12,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.17/25,888.75 = 12,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.17x = 25,888.75 × 12,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.17x = 311,245,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,245,913.49/17,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.87

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