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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.64, 25,980.64 and 17,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.64, 25,980.64 and 17,097.28 is: 25,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.64 : 25,980.64 = 17,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.64/25,980.64 = 17,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.64x = 25,980.64 × 17,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.64x = 444,198,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,198,276.66/17,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.32

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