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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.45, 17,144.31 and 9,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.45, 17,144.31 and 9,070.10 is: 12,514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.45 : 17,144.31 = 9,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.45/17,144.31 = 9,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.45x = 17,144.31 × 9,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.45x = 155,500,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,500,475.06/12,425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.68

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