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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.40, 25,899.60 and 12,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.40, 25,899.60 and 12,892.40 is: 19,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.40 : 25,899.60 = 12,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.40/25,899.60 = 12,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.40x = 25,899.60 × 12,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.40x = 333,908,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,908,003.04/17,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.60

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