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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.22, 25,694.42 and 12,172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.22, 25,694.42 and 12,172.74 is: 18,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.22 : 25,694.42 = 12,172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.22/25,694.42 = 12,172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.22x = 25,694.42 × 12,172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.22x = 312,771,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,771,433.25/17,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.71

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