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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.52, 25,661.28 and 7,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.52, 25,661.28 and 7,873.60 is: 11,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.52 : 25,661.28 = 7,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.52/25,661.28 = 7,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.52x = 25,661.28 × 7,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.52x = 202,046,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,046,654.21/17,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.40

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