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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.70, 25,637.55 and 9,693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.70, 25,637.55 and 9,693.30 is: 14,539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.70 : 25,637.55 = 9,693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.70/25,637.55 = 9,693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.70x = 25,637.55 × 9,693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.70x = 248,512,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,512,463.42/17,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,539.95

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