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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.40, 25,766.70 and 9,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.40, 25,766.70 and 9,272.20 is: 13,919.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.40 : 25,766.70 = 9,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.40/25,766.70 = 9,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.40x = 25,766.70 × 9,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.40x = 238,913,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,913,995.74/17,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.97

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