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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.60, 25,660.80 and 9,324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.60, 25,660.80 and 9,324.48 is: 13,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.60 : 25,660.80 = 9,324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.60/25,660.80 = 9,324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.60x = 25,660.80 × 9,324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.60x = 239,273,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,273,616.38/17,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.96

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