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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.48, 25,672.72 and 9,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.48, 25,672.72 and 9,608.38 is: 14,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.48 : 25,672.72 = 9,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.48/25,672.72 = 9,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.48x = 25,672.72 × 9,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.48x = 246,673,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,673,249.39/17,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,417.34

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