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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,081.93, 25,614.68 and 9,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,081.93, 25,614.68 and 9,684.40 is: 14,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,081.93 : 25,614.68 = 9,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,081.93/25,614.68 = 9,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,081.93x = 25,614.68 × 9,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,081.93x = 248,062,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,062,806.99/17,081.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.94

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