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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.40, 25,830.60 and 7,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.40, 25,830.60 and 7,370.80 is: 11,056.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.40 : 25,830.60 = 7,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.40/25,830.60 = 7,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.40x = 25,830.60 × 7,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.40x = 190,392,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,392,186.48/17,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.20

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