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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.80, 25,645.20 and 12,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.80, 25,645.20 and 12,488.80 is: 18,733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.80 : 25,645.20 = 12,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.80/25,645.20 = 12,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.80x = 25,645.20 × 12,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.80x = 320,277,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,277,773.76/17,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.20

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