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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.20, 25,708.80 and 9,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.20, 25,708.80 and 9,363.20 is: 14,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.20 : 25,708.80 = 9,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.20/25,708.80 = 9,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.20x = 25,708.80 × 9,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.20x = 240,716,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,716,636.16/17,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.80

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