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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.78, 25,622.32 and 7,219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.78, 25,622.32 and 7,219.10 is: 10,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.78 : 25,622.32 = 7,219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.78/25,622.32 = 7,219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.78x = 25,622.32 × 7,219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.78x = 184,970,090.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,970,090.31/17,079.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.77

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