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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.40, 26,588.10 and 12,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.40, 26,588.10 and 12,841.10 is: 19,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.40 : 26,588.10 = 12,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.40/26,588.10 = 12,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.40x = 26,588.10 × 12,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.40x = 341,420,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,420,450.91/17,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.65

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