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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.28, 25,753.28 and 9,268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.28, 25,753.28 and 9,268.62 is: 13,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.28 : 25,753.28 = 9,268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.28/25,753.28 = 9,268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.28x = 25,753.28 × 9,268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.28x = 238,697,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,697,366.07/17,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.01

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