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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.63, 25,514.24 and 9,613.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.63, 25,514.24 and 9,613.65 is: 14,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.63 : 25,514.24 = 9,613.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.63/25,514.24 = 9,613.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.63x = 25,514.24 × 9,613.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.63x = 245,284,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,284,925.31/17,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.73

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