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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.80, 25,740.60 and 7,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.80, 25,740.60 and 7,805.20 is: 11,714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.80 : 25,740.60 = 7,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.80/25,740.60 = 7,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.80x = 25,740.60 × 7,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.80x = 200,910,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,910,531.12/17,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.35

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