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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.28, 25,751.79 and 9,267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.28, 25,751.79 and 9,267.62 is: 13,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.28 : 25,751.79 = 9,267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.28/25,751.79 = 9,267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.28x = 25,751.79 × 9,267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.28x = 238,657,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,657,804.04/17,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.52

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