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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.77, 25,674.15 and 9,716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.77, 25,674.15 and 9,716.58 is: 14,564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.77 : 25,674.15 = 9,716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.77/25,674.15 = 9,716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.77x = 25,674.15 × 9,716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.77x = 249,464,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,464,932.41/17,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.94

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