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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.94, 25,572.33 and 9,940.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.94, 25,572.33 and 9,940.47 is: 14,905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.94 : 25,572.33 = 9,940.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.94/25,572.33 = 9,940.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.94x = 25,572.33 × 9,940.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.94x = 254,200,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,200,979.20/17,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.70

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