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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.64, 25,765.70 and 9,273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.64, 25,765.70 and 9,273.05 is: 13,914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.64 : 25,765.70 = 9,273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.64/25,765.70 = 9,273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.64x = 25,765.70 × 9,273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.64x = 238,926,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,926,449.19/17,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.83

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