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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.78, 25,624.65 and 9,688.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.78, 25,624.65 and 9,688.78 is: 14,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.78 : 25,624.65 = 9,688.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.78/25,624.65 = 9,688.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.78x = 25,624.65 × 9,688.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.78x = 248,271,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,271,596.43/17,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.14

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