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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.48, 25,473.24 and 9,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.48, 25,473.24 and 9,994.74 is: 14,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.48 : 25,473.24 = 9,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.48/25,473.24 = 9,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.48x = 25,473.24 × 9,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.48x = 254,598,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,598,410.76/17,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.70

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