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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.13, 25,489.49 and 9,597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.13, 25,489.49 and 9,597.15 is: 14,376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.13 : 25,489.49 = 9,597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.13/25,489.49 = 9,597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.13x = 25,489.49 × 9,597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.13x = 244,626,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,626,410.97/17,015.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,376.99

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