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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,081.60, 25,627.20 and 7,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,081.60, 25,627.20 and 7,225.60 is: 10,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,081.60 : 25,627.20 = 7,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,081.60/25,627.20 = 7,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,081.60x = 25,627.20 × 7,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,081.60x = 185,171,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,171,896.32/17,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.43

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