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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.08, 26,211.72 and 12,525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.08, 26,211.72 and 12,525.03 is: 18,805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.08 : 26,211.72 = 12,525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.08/26,211.72 = 12,525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.08x = 26,211.72 × 12,525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.08x = 328,302,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,302,579.35/17,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.19

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