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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.08, 25,484.51 and 9,612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.08, 25,484.51 and 9,612.68 is: 14,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.08 : 25,484.51 = 9,612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.08/25,484.51 = 9,612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.08x = 25,484.51 × 9,612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.08x = 244,974,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,974,439.59/17,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.80

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