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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.08, 25,751.61 and 9,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.08, 25,751.61 and 9,284.31 is: 13,914.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.08 : 25,751.61 = 9,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.08/25,751.61 = 9,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.08x = 25,751.61 × 9,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.08x = 239,085,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,085,930.24/17,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.84

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