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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.80, 25,536.30 and 12,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.80, 25,536.30 and 12,694.60 is: 19,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.80 : 25,536.30 = 12,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.80/25,536.30 = 12,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.80x = 25,536.30 × 12,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.80x = 324,173,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,173,113.98/17,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,004.39

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