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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.36, 25,685.28 and 9,734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.36, 25,685.28 and 9,734.16 is: 14,603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.36 : 25,685.28 = 9,734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.36/25,685.28 = 9,734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.36x = 25,685.28 × 9,734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.36x = 250,024,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,024,625.16/17,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.08

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