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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.60, 25,877.10 and 7,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.60, 25,877.10 and 7,248.54 is: 10,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.60 : 25,877.10 = 7,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.60/25,877.10 = 7,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.60x = 25,877.10 × 7,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.60x = 187,571,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,571,194.43/17,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.10

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