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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.95, 25,475.39 and 9,970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.95, 25,475.39 and 9,970.08 is: 14,931.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.95 : 25,475.39 = 9,970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.95/25,475.39 = 9,970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.95x = 25,475.39 × 9,970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.95x = 253,991,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,991,676.33/17,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.07

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