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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.10, 25,669.29 and 7,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.10, 25,669.29 and 7,879.10 is: 11,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.10 : 25,669.29 = 7,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.10/25,669.29 = 7,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.10x = 25,669.29 × 7,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.10x = 202,250,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,250,902.84/17,113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.48

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