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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.80, 25,618.80 and 12,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.80, 25,618.80 and 12,749.60 is: 19,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.80 : 25,618.80 = 12,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.80/25,618.80 = 12,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.80x = 25,618.80 × 12,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.80x = 326,629,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,629,452.48/17,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.85

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