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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.80, 25,625.70 and 7,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.80, 25,625.70 and 7,720.20 is: 11,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.80 : 25,625.70 = 7,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.80/25,625.70 = 7,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.80x = 25,625.70 × 7,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.80x = 197,835,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,835,529.14/17,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.30

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