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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.14, 25,747.40 and 7,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.14, 25,747.40 and 7,310.48 is: 10,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.14 : 25,747.40 = 7,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.14/25,747.40 = 7,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.14x = 25,747.40 × 7,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.14x = 188,225,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,225,742.29/17,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.37

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