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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,163.98, 37,715.73 and 17,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,163.98, 37,715.73 and 17,757.34 is: 26,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,163.98 : 37,715.73 = 17,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,163.98/37,715.73 = 17,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,163.98x = 37,715.73 × 17,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,163.98x = 669,731,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,731,040.96/25,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.67

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