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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,089.60, 25,612.80 and 12,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,089.60, 25,612.80 and 12,467.20 is: 18,685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,089.60 : 25,612.80 = 12,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,089.60/25,612.80 = 12,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,089.60x = 25,612.80 × 12,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,089.60x = 319,319,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,319,900.16/17,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.04

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