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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.64, 25,697.28 and 9,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.64, 25,697.28 and 9,260.16 is: 13,860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.64 : 25,697.28 = 9,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.64/25,697.28 = 9,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.64x = 25,697.28 × 9,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.64x = 237,960,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,960,924.36/17,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.21

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