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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.12, 25,584.96 and 12,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.12, 25,584.96 and 12,396.80 is: 18,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.12 : 25,584.96 = 12,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.12/25,584.96 = 12,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.12x = 25,584.96 × 12,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.12x = 317,171,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,171,632.13/17,093.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.51

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