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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.48, 25,711.20 and 9,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.48, 25,711.20 and 9,374.64 is: 14,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.48 : 25,711.20 = 9,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.48/25,711.20 = 9,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.48x = 25,711.20 × 9,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.48x = 241,033,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,033,243.97/17,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.83

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