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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.57, 25,952.36 and 12,380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.57, 25,952.36 and 12,380.82 is: 18,571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.57 : 25,952.36 = 12,380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.57/25,952.36 = 12,380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.57x = 25,952.36 × 12,380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.57x = 321,311,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,311,497.74/17,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.23

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