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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.69, 25,780.95 and 9,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.69, 25,780.95 and 9,283.23 is: 13,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.69 : 25,780.95 = 9,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.69/25,780.95 = 9,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.69x = 25,780.95 × 9,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.69x = 239,330,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,330,488.47/17,180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.20

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