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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.61, 25,638.95 and 9,717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.61, 25,638.95 and 9,717.29 is: 14,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.61 : 25,638.95 = 9,717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.61/25,638.95 = 9,717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.61x = 25,638.95 × 9,717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.61x = 249,141,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,141,112.45/17,106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.03

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