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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.14, 25,994.98 and 4,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.14, 25,994.98 and 4,182.45 is: 6,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.14 : 25,994.98 = 4,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.14/25,994.98 = 4,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.14x = 25,994.98 × 4,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.14x = 108,722,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,722,704.10/17,330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.62

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