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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.40, 25,710.60 and 7,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.40, 25,710.60 and 7,906.40 is: 11,859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.40 : 25,710.60 = 7,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.40/25,710.60 = 7,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.40x = 25,710.60 × 7,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.40x = 203,278,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,278,287.84/17,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.60

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