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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.74, 25,922.44 and 7,919.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.74, 25,922.44 and 7,919.10 is: 11,878.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.74 : 25,922.44 = 7,919.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.74/25,922.44 = 7,919.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.74x = 25,922.44 × 7,919.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.74x = 205,282,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,282,394.60/17,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,878.57

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