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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.70, 25,649.55 and 9,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.70, 25,649.55 and 9,701.30 is: 14,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.70 : 25,649.55 = 9,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.70/25,649.55 = 9,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.70x = 25,649.55 × 9,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.70x = 248,833,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,833,979.42/17,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.95

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