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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.74, 25,838.70 and 7,866.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.74, 25,838.70 and 7,866.91 is: 11,790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.74 : 25,838.70 = 7,866.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.74/25,838.70 = 7,866.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.74x = 25,838.70 × 7,866.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.74x = 203,270,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270,727.42/17,239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.82

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