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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.30, 25,727.43 and 9,752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.30, 25,727.43 and 9,752.10 is: 14,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.30 : 25,727.43 = 9,752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.30/25,727.43 = 9,752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.30x = 25,727.43 × 9,752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.30x = 250,896,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,896,470.10/17,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.20

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