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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.68, 25,563.24 and 9,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.68, 25,563.24 and 9,160.70 is: 13,732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.68 : 25,563.24 = 9,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.68/25,563.24 = 9,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.68x = 25,563.24 × 9,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.68x = 234,177,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,177,172.67/17,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.57

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