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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.48, 25,474.74 and 9,995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.48, 25,474.74 and 9,995.74 is: 14,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.48 : 25,474.74 = 9,995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.48/25,474.74 = 9,995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.48x = 25,474.74 × 9,995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.48x = 254,638,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,638,877.61/17,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.19

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