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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.92, 25,741.96 and 9,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.92, 25,741.96 and 9,152.80 is: 13,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.92 : 25,741.96 = 9,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.92/25,741.96 = 9,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.92x = 25,741.96 × 9,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.92x = 235,611,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,611,011.49/17,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.91

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