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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.39, 25,747.77 and 7,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.39, 25,747.77 and 7,310.73 is: 10,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.39 : 25,747.77 = 7,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.39/25,747.77 = 7,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.39x = 25,747.77 × 7,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.39x = 188,234,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,234,994.57/17,181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.75

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