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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.80, 25,945.20 and 12,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.80, 25,945.20 and 12,355.80 is: 18,533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.80 : 25,945.20 = 12,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.80/25,945.20 = 12,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.80x = 25,945.20 × 12,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.80x = 320,573,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,573,702.16/17,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.70

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