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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.52, 25,723.15 and 9,749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.52, 25,723.15 and 9,749.16 is: 14,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.52 : 25,723.15 = 9,749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.52/25,723.15 = 9,749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.52x = 25,723.15 × 9,749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.52x = 250,779,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,779,105.05/17,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,613.72

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