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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.30, 25,628.85 and 9,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.30, 25,628.85 and 9,292.30 is: 13,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.30 : 25,628.85 = 9,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.30/25,628.85 = 9,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.30x = 25,628.85 × 9,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.30x = 238,150,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,150,962.86/17,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.82

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