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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.32, 25,493.84 and 9,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.32, 25,493.84 and 9,618.88 is: 14,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.32 : 25,493.84 = 9,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.32/25,493.84 = 9,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.32x = 25,493.84 × 9,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.32x = 245,222,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,222,187.70/17,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.08

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