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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.50, 25,590.59 and 9,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.50, 25,590.59 and 9,955.97 is: 14,905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.50 : 25,590.59 = 9,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.50/25,590.59 = 9,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.50x = 25,590.59 × 9,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.50x = 254,779,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,779,201.86/17,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.04

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