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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.75, 25,759.22 and 7,309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.75, 25,759.22 and 7,309.44 is: 10,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.75 : 25,759.22 = 7,309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.75/25,759.22 = 7,309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.75x = 25,759.22 × 7,309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.75x = 188,285,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,285,436.49/17,183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.18

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