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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.82, 25,613.96 and 9,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.82, 25,613.96 and 9,682.70 is: 14,534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.82 : 25,613.96 = 9,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.82/25,613.96 = 9,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.82x = 25,613.96 × 9,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.82x = 248,012,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,012,114.01/17,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.38

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