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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.70, 25,647.45 and 9,699.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.70, 25,647.45 and 9,699.10 is: 14,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.70 : 25,647.45 = 9,699.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.70/25,647.45 = 9,699.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.70x = 25,647.45 × 9,699.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.70x = 248,757,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,757,182.30/17,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,533.01

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