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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.80, 25,831.20 and 7,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.80, 25,831.20 and 7,360.40 is: 11,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.80 : 25,831.20 = 7,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.80/25,831.20 = 7,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.80x = 25,831.20 × 7,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.80x = 190,127,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,127,964.48/17,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.60

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