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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.01, 25,639.56 and 12,090.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.01, 25,639.56 and 12,090.74 is: 18,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.01 : 25,639.56 = 12,090.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.01/25,639.56 = 12,090.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.01x = 25,639.56 × 12,090.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.01x = 310,001,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,001,125.48/17,104.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.48

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