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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.32, 25,666.56 and 12,724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.32, 25,666.56 and 12,724.56 is: 19,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.32 : 25,666.56 = 12,724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.32/25,666.56 = 12,724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.32x = 25,666.56 × 12,724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.32x = 326,595,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,595,682.71/17,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.58

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