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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.90, 25,874.65 and 12,163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.90, 25,874.65 and 12,163.14 is: 18,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.90 : 25,874.65 = 12,163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.90/25,874.65 = 12,163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.90x = 25,874.65 × 12,163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.90x = 314,716,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,716,990.40/17,249.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.57

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