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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.40, 25,604.10 and 12,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.40, 25,604.10 and 12,695.40 is: 19,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.40 : 25,604.10 = 12,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.40/25,604.10 = 12,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.40x = 25,604.10 × 12,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.40x = 325,054,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,054,291.14/17,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,043.10

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