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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.28, 25,849.04 and 7,876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.28, 25,849.04 and 7,876.68 is: 11,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.28 : 25,849.04 = 7,876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.28/25,849.04 = 7,876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.28x = 25,849.04 × 7,876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.28x = 203,604,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,604,616.39/17,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.34

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