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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.52, 25,912.60 and 12,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.52, 25,912.60 and 12,834.44 is: 19,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.52 : 25,912.60 = 12,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.52/25,912.60 = 12,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.52x = 25,912.60 × 12,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.52x = 332,573,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,573,709.94/17,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.19

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