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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.35, 25,971.44 and 12,571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.35, 25,971.44 and 12,571.01 is: 18,843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.35 : 25,971.44 = 12,571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.35/25,971.44 = 12,571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.35x = 25,971.44 × 12,571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.35x = 326,487,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,487,136.64/17,326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.39

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