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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.45, 25,782.08 and 9,283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.45, 25,782.08 and 9,283.98 is: 13,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.45 : 25,782.08 = 9,283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.45/25,782.08 = 9,283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.45x = 25,782.08 × 9,283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.45x = 239,360,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,360,338.29/17,181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.32

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