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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.80, 25,665.60 and 9,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.80, 25,665.60 and 9,316.80 is: 13,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.80 : 25,665.60 = 9,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.80/25,665.60 = 9,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.80x = 25,665.60 × 9,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.80x = 239,121,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,121,262.08/17,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.59

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