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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,148.64, 37,723.60 and 17,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,148.64, 37,723.60 and 17,356 is: 26,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148.64 : 37,723.60 = 17,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148.64/37,723.60 = 17,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148.64x = 37,723.60 × 17,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148.64x = 654,730,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,730,801.60/25,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.44

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