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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,173.04, 37,743.36 and 21,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,173.04, 37,743.36 and 21,664.12 is: 32,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,173.04 : 37,743.36 = 21,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,173.04/37,743.36 = 21,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,173.04x = 37,743.36 × 21,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,173.04x = 817,676,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,676,680.24/25,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,482.24

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