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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.16, 25,474.52 and 9,587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.16, 25,474.52 and 9,587.18 is: 14,362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.16 : 25,474.52 = 9,587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.16/25,474.52 = 9,587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.16x = 25,474.52 × 9,587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.16x = 244,228,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,228,808.65/17,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.04

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