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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.56, 25,539.72 and 9,630.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.56, 25,539.72 and 9,630.04 is: 14,426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.56 : 25,539.72 = 9,630.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.56/25,539.72 = 9,630.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.56x = 25,539.72 × 9,630.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.56x = 245,948,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,948,525.19/17,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,426.35

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