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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,879.38, 25,297.05 and 9,079.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,879.38, 25,297.05 and 9,079.02 is: 13,606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,879.38 : 25,297.05 = 9,079.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,879.38/25,297.05 = 9,079.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,879.38x = 25,297.05 × 9,079.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,879.38x = 229,672,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,672,422.89/16,879.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.69

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