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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.86, 25,753.30 and 7,191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.86, 25,753.30 and 7,191.33 is: 10,779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.86 : 25,753.30 = 7,191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.86/25,753.30 = 7,191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.86x = 25,753.30 × 7,191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.86x = 185,200,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,200,478.89/17,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.46

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