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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.60, 25,646.40 and 13,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.60, 25,646.40 and 13,209.60 is: 19,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.60 : 25,646.40 = 13,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.60/25,646.40 = 13,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.60x = 25,646.40 × 13,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.60x = 338,778,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,778,685.44/17,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.40

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