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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.70, 25,660.05 and 9,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.70, 25,660.05 and 9,708.30 is: 14,562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.70 : 25,660.05 = 9,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.70/25,660.05 = 9,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.70x = 25,660.05 × 9,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.70x = 249,115,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,115,463.42/17,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.45

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