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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.68, 25,511.35 and 9,990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.68, 25,511.35 and 9,990.62 is: 14,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.68 : 25,511.35 = 9,990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.68/25,511.35 = 9,990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.68x = 25,511.35 × 9,990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.68x = 254,874,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,874,308.91/17,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,988.48

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