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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.80, 25,685.10 and 9,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.80, 25,685.10 and 9,329.80 is: 14,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.80 : 25,685.10 = 9,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.80/25,685.10 = 9,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.80x = 25,685.10 × 9,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.80x = 239,636,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,636,845.98/17,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.10

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