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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.30, 25,506.45 and 12,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.30, 25,506.45 and 12,396.30 is: 18,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.30 : 25,506.45 = 12,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.30/25,506.45 = 12,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.30x = 25,506.45 × 12,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.30x = 316,185,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,185,606.14/17,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.45

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