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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.64, 25,671.96 and 9,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.64, 25,671.96 and 9,338.64 is: 14,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.64 : 25,671.96 = 9,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.64/25,671.96 = 9,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.64x = 25,671.96 × 9,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.64x = 239,741,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,741,192.53/17,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.96

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