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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.66, 25,701.12 and 9,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.66, 25,701.12 and 9,656.80 is: 14,472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.66 : 25,701.12 = 9,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.66/25,701.12 = 9,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.66x = 25,701.12 × 9,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.66x = 248,190,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,190,575.62/17,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.04

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