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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.45, 25,756.40 and 9,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.45, 25,756.40 and 9,266.86 is: 13,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.45 : 25,756.40 = 9,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.45/25,756.40 = 9,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.45x = 25,756.40 × 9,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.45x = 238,680,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,680,911.68/17,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.54

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