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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.48, 25,666.72 and 9,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.48, 25,666.72 and 9,604.37 is: 14,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.48 : 25,666.72 = 9,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.48/25,666.72 = 9,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.48x = 25,666.72 × 9,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.48x = 246,512,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,512,769.75/17,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,411.33

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