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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.80, 25,633.05 and 7,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.80, 25,633.05 and 7,741.30 is: 11,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.80 : 25,633.05 = 7,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.80/25,633.05 = 7,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.80x = 25,633.05 × 7,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.80x = 198,433,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,433,129.97/17,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.45

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