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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.55, 25,614.68 and 7,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.55, 25,614.68 and 7,220.60 is: 10,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.55 : 25,614.68 = 7,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.55/25,614.68 = 7,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.55x = 25,614.68 × 7,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.55x = 184,953,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,953,358.41/17,080.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.30

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