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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.46, 25,869.78 and 5,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.46, 25,869.78 and 5,238.72 is: 7,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.46 : 25,869.78 = 5,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.46/25,869.78 = 5,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.46x = 25,869.78 × 5,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.46x = 135,524,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,524,533.88/17,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.11

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