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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.96, 25,567.25 and 9,649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.96, 25,567.25 and 9,649.87 is: 14,461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.96 : 25,567.25 = 9,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.96/25,567.25 = 9,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.96x = 25,567.25 × 9,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.96x = 246,720,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,720,526.59/17,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.11

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