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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.76, 25,862.76 and 7,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.76, 25,862.76 and 7,879.84 is: 11,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.76 : 25,862.76 = 7,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.76/25,862.76 = 7,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.76x = 25,862.76 × 7,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.76x = 203,794,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,794,410.76/17,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.81

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