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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.73, 25,639.14 and 9,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.73, 25,639.14 and 9,717.41 is: 14,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.73 : 25,639.14 = 9,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.73/25,639.14 = 9,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.73x = 25,639.14 × 9,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.73x = 249,146,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,146,035.43/17,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.21

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