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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.17, 19,294.34 and 9,617.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.17, 19,294.34 and 9,617.01 is: 13,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.17 : 19,294.34 = 9,617.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.17/19,294.34 = 9,617.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.17x = 19,294.34 × 9,617.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.17x = 185,553,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,553,860.72/13,975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.40

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