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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.70, 25,652.85 and 9,722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.70, 25,652.85 and 9,722.70 is: 14,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.70 : 25,652.85 = 9,722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.70/25,652.85 = 9,722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.70x = 25,652.85 × 9,722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.70x = 249,414,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,414,964.70/17,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.14

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