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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.20, 25,711.20 and 11,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.20, 25,711.20 and 11,995.20 is: 17,952.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.20 : 25,711.20 = 11,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.20/25,711.20 = 11,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.20x = 25,711.20 × 11,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.20x = 308,410,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,410,986.24/17,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,952.58

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