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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.40, 25,605.60 and 7,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.40, 25,605.60 and 7,220.80 is: 10,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.40 : 25,605.60 = 7,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.40/25,605.60 = 7,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.40x = 25,605.60 × 7,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.40x = 184,892,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,892,916.48/17,070.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.20

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