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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.39, 25,746.28 and 7,309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.39, 25,746.28 and 7,309.73 is: 10,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.39 : 25,746.28 = 7,309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.39/25,746.28 = 7,309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.39x = 25,746.28 × 7,309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.39x = 188,198,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,198,190.02/17,180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.25

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