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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.60, 25,646.40 and 13,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.60, 25,646.40 and 13,987.20 is: 20,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.60 : 25,646.40 = 13,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.60/25,646.40 = 13,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.60x = 25,646.40 × 13,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.60x = 358,721,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,721,326.08/17,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.80

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