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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.20, 25,624.80 and 9,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.20, 25,624.80 and 9,307.20 is: 13,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.20 : 25,624.80 = 9,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.20/25,624.80 = 9,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.20x = 25,624.80 × 9,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.20x = 238,495,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,495,138.56/17,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.80

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