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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.40, 25,770.60 and 12,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.40, 25,770.60 and 12,806.40 is: 19,209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.40 : 25,770.60 = 12,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.40/25,770.60 = 12,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.40x = 25,770.60 × 12,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.40x = 330,028,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,028,611.84/17,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,209.60

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