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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.60, 25,979.40 and 12,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.60, 25,979.40 and 12,070.80 is: 18,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.60 : 25,979.40 = 12,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.60/25,979.40 = 12,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.60x = 25,979.40 × 12,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.60x = 313,592,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,592,141.52/17,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.20

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