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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.80, 25,588.80 and 12,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.80, 25,588.80 and 12,729.60 is: 19,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.80 : 25,588.80 = 12,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.80/25,588.80 = 12,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.80x = 25,588.80 × 12,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.80x = 325,735,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,735,188.48/17,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,056.87

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