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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.60, 25,511.40 and 7,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.60, 25,511.40 and 7,773.60 is: 11,660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.60 : 25,511.40 = 7,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.60/25,511.40 = 7,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.60x = 25,511.40 × 7,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.60x = 198,315,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,315,419.04/17,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.40

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