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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.63, 25,512.73 and 9,612.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.63, 25,512.73 and 9,612.65 is: 14,400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.63 : 25,512.73 = 9,612.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.63/25,512.73 = 9,612.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.63x = 25,512.73 × 9,612.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.63x = 245,244,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,244,944.03/17,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,400.23

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