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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.88, 25,561.32 and 7,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.88, 25,561.32 and 7,806.88 is: 11,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.88 : 25,561.32 = 7,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.88/25,561.32 = 7,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.88x = 25,561.32 × 7,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.88x = 199,553,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,553,991.04/17,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.31

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