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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.40, 25,631.10 and 12,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.40, 25,631.10 and 12,713.40 is: 19,070.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.40 : 25,631.10 = 12,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.40/25,631.10 = 12,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.40x = 25,631.10 × 12,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.40x = 325,858,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,858,426.74/17,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.10

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