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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.60, 25,472.92 and 9,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.60, 25,472.92 and 9,966.32 is: 14,930.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.60 : 25,472.92 = 9,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.60/25,472.92 = 9,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.60x = 25,472.92 × 9,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.60x = 253,871,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,871,272.05/17,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,930.44

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