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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.10, 25,630.65 and 9,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.10, 25,630.65 and 9,714.30 is: 14,571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.10 : 25,630.65 = 9,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.10/25,630.65 = 9,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.10x = 25,630.65 × 9,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.10x = 248,983,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,983,823.30/17,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.45

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