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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.40, 25,896.60 and 12,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.40, 25,896.60 and 12,015.60 is: 18,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.40 : 25,896.60 = 12,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.40/25,896.60 = 12,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.40x = 25,896.60 × 12,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.40x = 311,163,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,163,186.96/17,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.40

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