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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.08, 25,535.28 and 12,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.08, 25,535.28 and 12,875.68 is: 19,295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.08 : 25,535.28 = 12,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.08/25,535.28 = 12,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.08x = 25,535.28 × 12,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.08x = 328,784,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,784,093.99/17,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.88

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