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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.74, 25,858.98 and 4,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.74, 25,858.98 and 4,758.48 is: 7,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.74 : 25,858.98 = 4,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.74/25,858.98 = 4,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.74x = 25,858.98 × 4,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.74x = 123,049,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,049,439.15/17,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.96

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