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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.20, 25,635.30 and 12,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.20, 25,635.30 and 12,424.60 is: 18,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.20 : 25,635.30 = 12,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.20/25,635.30 = 12,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.20x = 25,635.30 × 12,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.20x = 318,508,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,508,348.38/17,090.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.90

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