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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.05, 25,723.86 and 9,749.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.05, 25,723.86 and 9,749.55 is: 14,614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.05 : 25,723.86 = 9,749.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.05/25,723.86 = 9,749.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.05x = 25,723.86 × 9,749.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.05x = 250,796,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,796,059.26/17,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.26

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