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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.64, 37,472.81 and 17,598.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.64, 37,472.81 and 17,598.53 is: 26,368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.64 : 37,472.81 = 17,598.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.64/37,472.81 = 17,598.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.64x = 37,472.81 × 17,598.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.64x = 659,466,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,466,264.87/25,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.48

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