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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.40, 25,850.10 and 12,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.40, 25,850.10 and 12,859.40 is: 19,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.40 : 25,850.10 = 12,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.40/25,850.10 = 12,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.40x = 25,850.10 × 12,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.40x = 332,416,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,416,775.94/17,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.10

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