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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.98, 25,517.23 and 9,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.98, 25,517.23 and 9,614.90 is: 14,404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.98 : 25,517.23 = 9,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.98/25,517.23 = 9,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.98x = 25,517.23 × 9,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.98x = 245,345,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,345,654.48/17,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.15

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