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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.52, 25,718.66 and 9,746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.52, 25,718.66 and 9,746.16 is: 14,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.52 : 25,718.66 = 9,746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.52/25,718.66 = 9,746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.52x = 25,718.66 × 9,746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.52x = 250,657,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,657,998.02/17,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.22

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