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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.69, 25,828.18 and 7,738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.69, 25,828.18 and 7,738.99 is: 11,598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.69 : 25,828.18 = 7,738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.69/25,828.18 = 7,738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.69x = 25,828.18 × 7,738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.69x = 199,884,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,884,062.97/17,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.45

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