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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.67, 25,996.53 and 12,016.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.67, 25,996.53 and 12,016.45 is: 17,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.67 : 25,996.53 = 12,016.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.67/25,996.53 = 12,016.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.67x = 25,996.53 × 12,016.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.67x = 312,385,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,385,937.93/17,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.88

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