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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,133.19, 37,712.08 and 17,784.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,133.19, 37,712.08 and 17,784.87 is: 26,686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,133.19 : 37,712.08 = 17,784.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,133.19/37,712.08 = 17,784.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,133.19x = 37,712.08 × 17,784.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,133.19x = 670,704,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,704,321.04/25,133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,686.00

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