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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.55, 25,941.29 and 12,361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.55, 25,941.29 and 12,361.19 is: 18,528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.55 : 25,941.29 = 12,361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.55/25,941.29 = 12,361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.55x = 25,941.29 × 12,361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.55x = 320,665,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,665,023.02/17,306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.54

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