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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.80, 25,683.60 and 9,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.80, 25,683.60 and 9,328.80 is: 14,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.80 : 25,683.60 = 9,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.80/25,683.60 = 9,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.80x = 25,683.60 × 9,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.80x = 239,597,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,597,167.68/17,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.60

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