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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.40, 25,599.60 and 12,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.40, 25,599.60 and 12,692.40 is: 19,038.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.40 : 25,599.60 = 12,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.40/25,599.60 = 12,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.40x = 25,599.60 × 12,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.40x = 324,920,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,920,363.04/17,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,038.60

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