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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.07, 25,682.58 and 7,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.07, 25,682.58 and 7,780 is: 11,662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.07 : 25,682.58 = 7,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.07/25,682.58 = 7,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.07x = 25,682.58 × 7,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.07x = 199,810,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,810,472.40/17,133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.27

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