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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.70, 25,562.70 and 9,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.70, 25,562.70 and 9,630.30 is: 14,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.70 : 25,562.70 = 9,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.70/25,562.70 = 9,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.70x = 25,562.70 × 9,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.70x = 246,176,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,176,469.81/17,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,452.32

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