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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.74, 25,637.64 and 9,716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.74, 25,637.64 and 9,716.41 is: 14,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.74 : 25,637.64 = 9,716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.74/25,637.64 = 9,716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.74x = 25,637.64 × 9,716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.74x = 249,105,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,105,821.67/17,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.70

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