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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,133.20, 37,714.20 and 17,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,133.20, 37,714.20 and 17,347.60 is: 26,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,133.20 : 37,714.20 = 17,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,133.20/37,714.20 = 17,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,133.20x = 37,714.20 × 17,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,133.20x = 654,250,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,250,855.92/25,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.34

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