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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,089.80, 25,634.70 and 12,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,089.80, 25,634.70 and 12,424.20 is: 18,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,089.80 : 25,634.70 = 12,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,089.80/25,634.70 = 12,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,089.80x = 25,634.70 × 12,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,089.80x = 318,490,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,490,639.74/17,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.30

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