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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.68, 17,417.03 and 9,636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.68, 17,417.03 and 9,636.33 is: 13,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.68 : 17,417.03 = 9,636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.68/17,417.03 = 9,636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.68x = 17,417.03 × 9,636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.68x = 167,836,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,836,161.61/12,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.24

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