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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.66, 25,709.82 and 9,771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.66, 25,709.82 and 9,771.22 is: 14,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.66 : 25,709.82 = 9,771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.66/25,709.82 = 9,771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.66x = 25,709.82 × 9,771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.66x = 251,216,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,216,307.38/17,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.23

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