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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.68, 25,796.54 and 12,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.68, 25,796.54 and 12,180.30 is: 18,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.68 : 25,796.54 = 12,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.68/25,796.54 = 12,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.68x = 25,796.54 × 12,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.68x = 314,209,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,209,596.16/17,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.40

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