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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.77, 25,773.94 and 8,181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.77, 25,773.94 and 8,181.07 is: 12,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.77 : 25,773.94 = 8,181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.77/25,773.94 = 8,181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.77x = 25,773.94 × 8,181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.77x = 210,858,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,858,278.45/17,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.78

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