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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.40, 25,629.60 and 9,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.40, 25,629.60 and 9,213.20 is: 13,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.40 : 25,629.60 = 9,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.40/25,629.60 = 9,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.40x = 25,629.60 × 9,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.40x = 236,130,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,130,630.72/17,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.80

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