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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.80, 25,598.70 and 12,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.80, 25,598.70 and 12,400.20 is: 18,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.80 : 25,598.70 = 12,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.80/25,598.70 = 12,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.80x = 25,598.70 × 12,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.80x = 317,428,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,428,999.74/17,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.30

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