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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.08, 25,754.40 and 9,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.08, 25,754.40 and 9,372.66 is: 14,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.08 : 25,754.40 = 9,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.08/25,754.40 = 9,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.08x = 25,754.40 × 9,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.08x = 241,387,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,387,234.70/17,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.51

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