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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.88, 25,514.61 and 9,613.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.88, 25,514.61 and 9,613.90 is: 14,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.88 : 25,514.61 = 9,613.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.88/25,514.61 = 9,613.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.88x = 25,514.61 × 9,613.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.88x = 245,294,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,294,909.08/17,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.10

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