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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.95, 25,484.27 and 9,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.95, 25,484.27 and 9,612.52 is: 14,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.95 : 25,484.27 = 9,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.95/25,484.27 = 9,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.95x = 25,484.27 × 9,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.95x = 244,968,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,968,055.06/17,003.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.54

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