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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,088.80, 25,633.20 and 12,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,088.80, 25,633.20 and 12,423.20 is: 18,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,088.80 : 25,633.20 = 12,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,088.80/25,633.20 = 12,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,088.80x = 25,633.20 × 12,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,088.80x = 318,446,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,446,370.24/17,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.80

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