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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.20, 25,981.20 and 7,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.20, 25,981.20 and 7,462.80 is: 11,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.20 : 25,981.20 = 7,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.20/25,981.20 = 7,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.20x = 25,981.20 × 7,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.20x = 193,892,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,892,499.36/17,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.65

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