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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.50, 25,688.88 and 9,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.50, 25,688.88 and 9,748.44 is: 14,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.50 : 25,688.88 = 9,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.50/25,688.88 = 9,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.50x = 25,688.88 × 9,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.50x = 250,426,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,426,505.35/17,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.22

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