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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.28, 25,945.87 and 12,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.28, 25,945.87 and 12,673.82 is: 19,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.28 : 25,945.87 = 12,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.28/25,945.87 = 12,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.28x = 25,945.87 × 12,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.28x = 328,833,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,833,197.12/17,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.78

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