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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.80, 25,635.60 and 9,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.80, 25,635.60 and 9,296.80 is: 13,959.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.80 : 25,635.60 = 9,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.80/25,635.60 = 9,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.80x = 25,635.60 × 9,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.80x = 238,329,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,329,046.08/17,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.58

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