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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.27, 25,748.85 and 9,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.27, 25,748.85 and 9,282.46 is: 13,912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.27 : 25,748.85 = 9,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.27/25,748.85 = 9,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.27x = 25,748.85 × 9,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.27x = 239,012,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,012,541.43/17,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.04

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