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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.20, 25,964.70 and 7,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.20, 25,964.70 and 7,451.80 is: 11,176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.20 : 25,964.70 = 7,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.20/25,964.70 = 7,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.20x = 25,964.70 × 7,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.20x = 193,483,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,483,751.46/17,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.15

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