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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.51, 25,906.59 and 12,830.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.51, 25,906.59 and 12,830.43 is: 19,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.51 : 25,906.59 = 12,830.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.51/25,906.59 = 12,830.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.51x = 25,906.59 × 12,830.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.51x = 332,392,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,392,689.53/17,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,255.18

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