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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.78, 25,869.71 and 7,380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.78, 25,869.71 and 7,380.47 is: 11,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.78 : 25,869.71 = 7,380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.78/25,869.71 = 7,380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.78x = 25,869.71 × 7,380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.78x = 190,930,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,930,618.56/17,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.65

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