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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.40, 25,511.10 and 12,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.40, 25,511.10 and 12,860.20 is: 19,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.40 : 25,511.10 = 12,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.40/25,511.10 = 12,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.40x = 25,511.10 × 12,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.40x = 328,077,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,077,848.22/17,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.30

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