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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.80, 25,631.40 and 9,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.80, 25,631.40 and 9,297.20 is: 13,949.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.80 : 25,631.40 = 9,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.80/25,631.40 = 9,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.80x = 25,631.40 × 9,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.80x = 238,300,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,300,252.08/17,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,949.72

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