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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.15, 25,738.68 and 12,446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.15, 25,738.68 and 12,446.18 is: 18,652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.15 : 25,738.68 = 12,446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.15/25,738.68 = 12,446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.15x = 25,738.68 × 12,446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.15x = 320,348,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,348,244.24/17,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.93

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