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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.56, 25,542.72 and 9,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.56, 25,542.72 and 9,632.04 is: 14,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.56 : 25,542.72 = 9,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.56/25,542.72 = 9,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.56x = 25,542.72 × 9,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.56x = 246,028,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,028,500.75/17,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,429.35

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