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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.72, 25,630.08 and 9,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.72, 25,630.08 and 9,299.20 is: 13,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.72 : 25,630.08 = 9,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.72/25,630.08 = 9,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.72x = 25,630.08 × 9,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.72x = 238,339,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,339,239.94/17,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.80

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