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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.83, 25,767.60 and 12,789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.83, 25,767.60 and 12,789.10 is: 19,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.83 : 25,767.60 = 12,789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.83/25,767.60 = 12,789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.83x = 25,767.60 × 12,789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.83x = 329,544,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,544,348.74/17,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.38

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