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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.24, 25,769.90 and 12,997.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.24, 25,769.90 and 12,997.91 is: 19,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.24 : 25,769.90 = 12,997.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.24/25,769.90 = 12,997.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.24x = 25,769.90 × 12,997.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.24x = 334,954,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,954,937.83/17,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.32

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