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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.16, 25,581.90 and 9,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.16, 25,581.90 and 9,660.16 is: 14,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.16 : 25,581.90 = 9,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.16/25,581.90 = 9,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.16x = 25,581.90 × 9,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.16x = 247,125,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,125,247.10/17,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,492.31

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