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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.05, 26,260.97 and 12,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.05, 26,260.97 and 12,848.17 is: 19,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.05 : 26,260.97 = 12,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.05/26,260.97 = 12,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.05x = 26,260.97 × 12,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.05x = 337,405,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,405,416.61/17,525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.75

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