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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.58, 25,730.61 and 9,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.58, 25,730.61 and 9,754.08 is: 14,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.58 : 25,730.61 = 9,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.58/25,730.61 = 9,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.58x = 25,730.61 × 9,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.58x = 250,978,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,978,428.39/17,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.03

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