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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.90, 25,793.85 and 12,821.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.90, 25,793.85 and 12,821.90 is: 19,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.90 : 25,793.85 = 12,821.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.90/25,793.85 = 12,821.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.90x = 25,793.85 × 12,821.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.90x = 330,726,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,726,165.32/17,195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,232.85

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