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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.70, 25,999.05 and 12,083.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.70, 25,999.05 and 12,083.90 is: 18,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.70 : 25,999.05 = 12,083.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.70/25,999.05 = 12,083.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.70x = 25,999.05 × 12,083.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.70x = 314,169,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,169,920.30/17,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.85

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