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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.40, 25,775.10 and 13,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.40, 25,775.10 and 13,727.40 is: 20,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.40 : 25,775.10 = 13,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.40/25,775.10 = 13,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.40x = 25,775.10 × 13,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.40x = 353,825,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,825,107.74/17,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.10

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