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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.22, 26,055.22 and 12,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.22, 26,055.22 and 12,705.60 is: 19,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.22 : 26,055.22 = 12,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.22/26,055.22 = 12,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.22x = 26,055.22 × 12,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.22x = 331,047,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,047,139.70/17,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.74

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