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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.40, 25,781.10 and 12,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.40, 25,781.10 and 12,813.40 is: 19,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.40 : 25,781.10 = 12,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.40/25,781.10 = 12,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.40x = 25,781.10 × 12,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.40x = 330,343,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,343,546.74/17,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.10

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