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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.80, 25,722.30 and 12,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.80, 25,722.30 and 12,818.60 is: 19,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.80 : 25,722.30 = 12,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.80/25,722.30 = 12,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.80x = 25,722.30 × 12,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.80x = 329,723,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,723,874.78/17,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,190.30

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