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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.40, 25,652.10 and 12,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.40, 25,652.10 and 12,954.20 is: 19,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.40 : 25,652.10 = 12,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.40/25,652.10 = 12,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.40x = 25,652.10 × 12,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.40x = 332,302,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,302,433.82/17,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.30

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