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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.70, 25,555.20 and 9,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.70, 25,555.20 and 9,625.30 is: 14,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.70 : 25,555.20 = 9,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.70/25,555.20 = 9,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.70x = 25,555.20 × 9,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.70x = 245,976,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,976,466.56/17,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.82

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