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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,169.96, 37,767.63 and 17,821.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,169.96, 37,767.63 and 17,821.64 is: 26,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,169.96 : 37,767.63 = 17,821.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,169.96/37,767.63 = 17,821.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,169.96x = 37,767.63 × 17,821.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,169.96x = 673,081,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,081,105.51/25,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.45

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