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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.55, 25,724.61 and 9,750.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.55, 25,724.61 and 9,750.05 is: 14,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.55 : 25,724.61 = 9,750.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.55/25,724.61 = 9,750.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.55x = 25,724.61 × 9,750.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.55x = 250,816,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,816,298.04/17,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,615.01

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