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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.72, 25,896.44 and 12,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.72, 25,896.44 and 12,823.60 is: 19,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.72 : 25,896.44 = 12,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.72/25,896.44 = 12,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.72x = 25,896.44 × 12,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.72x = 332,085,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,085,587.98/17,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.96

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