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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.80, 25,594.20 and 12,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.80, 25,594.20 and 12,105.60 is: 18,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.80 : 25,594.20 = 12,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.80/25,594.20 = 12,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.80x = 25,594.20 × 12,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.80x = 309,833,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,833,147.52/17,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.40

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