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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.70, 25,628.85 and 12,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.70, 25,628.85 and 12,708.30 is: 19,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.70 : 25,628.85 = 12,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.70/25,628.85 = 12,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.70x = 25,628.85 × 12,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.70x = 325,699,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,699,114.46/17,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.37

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