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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.78, 25,669.53 and 12,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.78, 25,669.53 and 12,065.10 is: 18,101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.78 : 25,669.53 = 12,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.78/25,669.53 = 12,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.78x = 25,669.53 × 12,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.78x = 309,705,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,705,446.40/17,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.08

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