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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.16, 25,789.22 and 11,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.16, 25,789.22 and 11,960.42 is: 17,912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.16 : 25,789.22 = 11,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.16/25,789.22 = 11,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.16x = 25,789.22 × 11,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.16x = 308,449,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,449,902.67/17,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,912.14

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