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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,100.08, 25,659.15 and 12,134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,100.08, 25,659.15 and 12,134.54 is: 18,208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,100.08 : 25,659.15 = 12,134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,100.08/25,659.15 = 12,134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,100.08x = 25,659.15 × 12,134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,100.08x = 311,361,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,361,921.37/17,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,208.21

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