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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.80, 25,741.20 and 7,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.80, 25,741.20 and 7,300.40 is: 10,950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.80 : 25,741.20 = 7,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.80/25,741.20 = 7,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.80x = 25,741.20 × 7,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.80x = 187,921,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,921,056.48/17,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.60

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