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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.22, 25,897.73 and 12,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.22, 25,897.73 and 12,373.56 is: 18,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.22 : 25,897.73 = 12,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.22/25,897.73 = 12,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.22x = 25,897.73 × 12,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.22x = 320,447,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,447,054.15/17,319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.40

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