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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.57, 25,779.26 and 9,282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.57, 25,779.26 and 9,282.11 is: 13,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.57 : 25,779.26 = 9,282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.57/25,779.26 = 9,282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.57x = 25,779.26 × 9,282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.57x = 239,285,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,285,857.60/17,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.51

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