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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.75, 25,917.95 and 7,916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.75, 25,917.95 and 7,916.11 is: 11,874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.75 : 25,917.95 = 7,916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.75/25,917.95 = 7,916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.75x = 25,917.95 × 7,916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.75x = 205,169,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,169,312.35/17,278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,874.09

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