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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.73, 25,984.13 and 9,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.73, 25,984.13 and 9,932.72 is: 14,875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.73 : 25,984.13 = 9,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.73/25,984.13 = 9,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.73x = 25,984.13 × 9,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.73x = 258,092,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,092,908.15/17,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,875.05

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