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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.38, 25,501.86 and 9,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.38, 25,501.86 and 9,605.40 is: 14,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.38 : 25,501.86 = 9,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.38/25,501.86 = 9,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.38x = 25,501.86 × 9,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.38x = 244,955,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,955,566.04/17,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.36

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