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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.56, 25,847.67 and 7,874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.56, 25,847.67 and 7,874.08 is: 11,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.56 : 25,847.67 = 7,874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.56/25,847.67 = 7,874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.56x = 25,847.67 × 7,874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.56x = 203,526,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,526,492.16/17,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.10

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