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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.08, 25,781.52 and 9,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.08, 25,781.52 and 9,283.61 is: 13,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.08 : 25,781.52 = 9,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.08/25,781.52 = 9,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.08x = 25,781.52 × 9,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.08x = 239,345,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,345,447.98/17,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.76

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