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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.68, 25,623.32 and 9,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.68, 25,623.32 and 9,296.56 is: 13,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.68 : 25,623.32 = 9,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.68/25,623.32 = 9,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.68x = 25,623.32 × 9,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.68x = 238,208,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,208,731.78/17,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.97

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