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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.65, 25,673.96 and 9,716.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.65, 25,673.96 and 9,716.45 is: 14,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.65 : 25,673.96 = 9,716.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.65/25,673.96 = 9,716.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.65x = 25,673.96 × 9,716.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.65x = 249,459,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,459,748.64/17,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.74

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