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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.70, 25,929.45 and 12,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.70, 25,929.45 and 12,140.70 is: 18,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.70 : 25,929.45 = 12,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.70/25,929.45 = 12,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.70x = 25,929.45 × 12,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.70x = 314,801,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,801,673.62/17,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.69

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