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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.10, 25,747.65 and 9,792.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.10, 25,747.65 and 9,792.30 is: 14,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.10 : 25,747.65 = 9,792.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.10/25,747.65 = 9,792.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.10x = 25,747.65 × 9,792.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.10x = 252,128,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,128,713.10/17,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,688.45

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