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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.36, 25,720.62 and 12,219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.36, 25,720.62 and 12,219.04 is: 18,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.36 : 25,720.62 = 12,219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.36/25,720.62 = 12,219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.36x = 25,720.62 × 12,219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.36x = 314,281,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,281,284.60/17,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.96

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