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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.32, 25,754.72 and 9,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.32, 25,754.72 and 9,265.73 is: 13,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.32 : 25,754.72 = 9,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.32/25,754.72 = 9,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.32x = 25,754.72 × 9,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.32x = 238,636,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,636,299.80/17,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.85

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