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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.74, 25,566.81 and 9,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.74, 25,566.81 and 9,162.64 is: 13,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.74 : 25,566.81 = 9,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.74/25,566.81 = 9,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.74x = 25,566.81 × 9,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.74x = 234,259,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,259,475.98/17,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.96

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