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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.30, 25,704.45 and 7,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.30, 25,704.45 and 7,920.30 is: 11,880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.30 : 25,704.45 = 7,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.30/25,704.45 = 7,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.30x = 25,704.45 × 7,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.30x = 203,586,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,586,955.34/17,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,880.45

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