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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.40, 25,890.60 and 12,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.40, 25,890.60 and 12,886.40 is: 19,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.40 : 25,890.60 = 12,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.40/25,890.60 = 12,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.40x = 25,890.60 × 12,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.40x = 333,636,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,636,627.84/17,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.60

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