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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.27, 25,775.45 and 8,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.27, 25,775.45 and 8,175.42 is: 12,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.27 : 25,775.45 = 8,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.27/25,775.45 = 8,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.27x = 25,775.45 × 8,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.27x = 210,725,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,725,088.56/17,183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.39

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