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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.58, 25,486.76 and 9,614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.58, 25,486.76 and 9,614.18 is: 14,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.58 : 25,486.76 = 9,614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.58/25,486.76 = 9,614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.58x = 25,486.76 × 9,614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.58x = 245,034,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,034,298.26/17,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.05

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