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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.03, 25,848.36 and 7,874.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.03, 25,848.36 and 7,874.55 is: 11,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.03 : 25,848.36 = 7,874.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.03/25,848.36 = 7,874.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.03x = 25,848.36 × 7,874.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.03x = 203,544,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,544,203.24/17,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.80

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