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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.70, 25,667.55 and 9,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.70, 25,667.55 and 9,713.30 is: 14,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.70 : 25,667.55 = 9,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.70/25,667.55 = 9,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.70x = 25,667.55 × 9,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.70x = 249,316,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,316,613.42/17,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.95

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