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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.08, 25,536.78 and 12,876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.08, 25,536.78 and 12,876.68 is: 19,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.08 : 25,536.78 = 12,876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.08/25,536.78 = 12,876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.08x = 25,536.78 × 12,876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.08x = 328,828,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,828,944.29/17,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.38

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