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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.70, 25,565.70 and 9,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.70, 25,565.70 and 9,632.30 is: 14,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.70 : 25,565.70 = 9,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.70/25,565.70 = 9,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.70x = 25,565.70 × 9,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.70x = 246,256,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,256,492.11/17,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.32

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