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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.68, 25,515.86 and 9,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.68, 25,515.86 and 9,993.62 is: 14,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.68 : 25,515.86 = 9,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.68/25,515.86 = 9,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.68x = 25,515.86 × 9,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.68x = 254,995,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,995,808.81/17,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.98

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