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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.94, 25,598.43 and 9,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.94, 25,598.43 and 9,679.50 is: 14,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.94 : 25,598.43 = 9,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.94/25,598.43 = 9,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.94x = 25,598.43 × 9,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.94x = 247,780,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,780,003.19/17,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,515.58

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