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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.28, 25,750.29 and 9,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.28, 25,750.29 and 9,266.62 is: 13,902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.28 : 25,750.29 = 9,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.28/25,750.29 = 9,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.28x = 25,750.29 × 9,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.28x = 238,618,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,618,064.78/17,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.02

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