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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.40, 25,515.60 and 12,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.40, 25,515.60 and 12,863.20 is: 19,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.40 : 25,515.60 = 12,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.40/25,515.60 = 12,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.40x = 25,515.60 × 12,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.40x = 328,212,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,212,265.92/17,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.80

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