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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.32, 25,638.48 and 9,716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.32, 25,638.48 and 9,716.96 is: 14,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.32 : 25,638.48 = 9,716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.32/25,638.48 = 9,716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.32x = 25,638.48 × 9,716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.32x = 249,128,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,128,084.62/17,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.51

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