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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.60, 25,671.90 and 12,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.60, 25,671.90 and 12,103.40 is: 18,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.60 : 25,671.90 = 12,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.60/25,671.90 = 12,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.60x = 25,671.90 × 12,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.60x = 310,717,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,717,274.46/17,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.10

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