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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.58, 25,756.60 and 9,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.58, 25,756.60 and 9,266.98 is: 13,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.58 : 25,756.60 = 9,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.58/25,756.60 = 9,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.58x = 25,756.60 × 9,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.58x = 238,685,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,685,897.07/17,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.72

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