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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.88, 25,764.96 and 12,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.88, 25,764.96 and 12,797.12 is: 19,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.88 : 25,764.96 = 12,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.88/25,764.96 = 12,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.88x = 25,764.96 × 12,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.88x = 329,717,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,717,284.92/17,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.12

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