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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.30, 25,699.05 and 12,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.30, 25,699.05 and 12,803.10 is: 19,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.30 : 25,699.05 = 12,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.30/25,699.05 = 12,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.30x = 25,699.05 × 12,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.30x = 329,027,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,027,507.06/17,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.06

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