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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.66, 25,708.32 and 9,770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.66, 25,708.32 and 9,770.22 is: 14,636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.66 : 25,708.32 = 9,770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.66/25,708.32 = 9,770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.66x = 25,708.32 × 9,770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.66x = 251,175,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,175,942.23/17,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.73

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