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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.26, 25,638.39 and 9,716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.26, 25,638.39 and 9,716.90 is: 14,563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.26 : 25,638.39 = 9,716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.26/25,638.39 = 9,716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.26x = 25,638.39 × 9,716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.26x = 249,125,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,125,543.60/17,106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.42

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