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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.98, 25,497.99 and 10,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.98, 25,497.99 and 10,011.24 is: 14,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.98 : 25,497.99 = 10,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.98/25,497.99 = 10,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.98x = 25,497.99 × 10,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.98x = 255,266,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,266,497.41/17,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,973.42

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