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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.80, 25,714.80 and 7,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.80, 25,714.80 and 7,274.40 is: 10,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.80 : 25,714.80 = 7,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.80/25,714.80 = 7,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.80x = 25,714.80 × 7,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.80x = 187,059,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,059,741.12/17,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.68

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