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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.70, 25,636.05 and 9,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.70, 25,636.05 and 9,314.70 is: 13,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.70 : 25,636.05 = 9,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.70/25,636.05 = 9,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.70x = 25,636.05 × 9,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.70x = 238,792,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,792,114.94/17,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.05

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