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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.30, 25,643.55 and 12,766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.30, 25,643.55 and 12,766.10 is: 19,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.30 : 25,643.55 = 12,766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.30/25,643.55 = 12,766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.30x = 25,643.55 × 12,766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.30x = 327,368,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,368,123.66/17,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.59

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