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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.74, 25,767.66 and 12,996.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.74, 25,767.66 and 12,996.41 is: 19,467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.74 : 25,767.66 = 12,996.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.74/25,767.66 = 12,996.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.74x = 25,767.66 × 12,996.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.74x = 334,886,993.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,886,993.15/17,202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.07

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