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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.52, 25,721.66 and 9,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.52, 25,721.66 and 9,748.16 is: 14,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.52 : 25,721.66 = 9,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.52/25,721.66 = 9,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.52x = 25,721.66 × 9,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.52x = 250,738,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,738,679.80/17,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.22

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