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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.36, 25,553.24 and 12,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.36, 25,553.24 and 12,894.24 is: 19,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.36 : 25,553.24 = 12,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.36/25,553.24 = 12,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.36x = 25,553.24 × 12,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.36x = 329,489,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,489,609.34/17,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.25

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