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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.08, 25,517.88 and 9,600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.08, 25,517.88 and 9,600.44 is: 14,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.08 : 25,517.88 = 9,600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.08/25,517.88 = 9,600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.08x = 25,517.88 × 9,600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.08x = 244,982,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,982,748.28/17,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.75

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