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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.64, 25,595.53 and 9,321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.64, 25,595.53 and 9,321.66 is: 13,982.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.64 : 25,595.53 = 9,321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.64/25,595.53 = 9,321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.64x = 25,595.53 × 9,321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.64x = 238,592,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,592,804.88/17,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.53

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