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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.87, 25,550.33 and 9,637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.87, 25,550.33 and 9,637.71 is: 14,437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.87 : 25,550.33 = 9,637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.87/25,550.33 = 9,637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.87x = 25,550.33 × 9,637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.87x = 246,246,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,246,622.76/17,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.65

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