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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.58, 25,729.11 and 9,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.58, 25,729.11 and 9,753.08 is: 14,619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.58 : 25,729.11 = 9,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.58/25,729.11 = 9,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.58x = 25,729.11 × 9,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.58x = 250,937,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,937,939.51/17,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.53

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