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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.89, 25,754.22 and 9,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.89, 25,754.22 and 9,265.39 is: 13,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.89 : 25,754.22 = 9,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.89/25,754.22 = 9,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.89x = 25,754.22 × 9,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.89x = 238,622,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,622,828.06/17,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.42

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