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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,190.65, 25,825.44 and 12,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,190.65, 25,825.44 and 12,136.46 is: 18,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190.65 : 25,825.44 = 12,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190.65/25,825.44 = 12,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190.65x = 25,825.44 × 12,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190.65x = 313,429,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,429,229.73/17,190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.55

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