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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.16, 25,710.57 and 9,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.16, 25,710.57 and 9,771.72 is: 14,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.16 : 25,710.57 = 9,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.16/25,710.57 = 9,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.16x = 25,710.57 × 9,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.16x = 251,236,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,236,491.08/17,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.98

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