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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.20, 25,979.60 and 6,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.20, 25,979.60 and 6,930.40 is: 10,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.20 : 25,979.60 = 6,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.20/25,979.60 = 6,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.20x = 25,979.60 × 6,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.20x = 180,049,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,049,019.84/17,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,400.72

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