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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.12, 25,576.73 and 12,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.12, 25,576.73 and 12,948.12 is: 19,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.12 : 25,576.73 = 12,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.12/25,576.73 = 12,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.12x = 25,576.73 × 12,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.12x = 331,170,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,170,569.25/17,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.10

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