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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.04, 25,782.51 and 17,040.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.04, 25,782.51 and 17,040.42 is: 25,571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.04 : 25,782.51 = 17,040.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.04/25,782.51 = 17,040.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.04x = 25,782.51 × 17,040.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.04x = 439,344,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,344,799.05/17,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.49

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