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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,209.60, 37,814.40 and 17,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,209.60, 37,814.40 and 17,433.60 is: 26,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,209.60 : 37,814.40 = 17,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,209.60/37,814.40 = 17,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,209.60x = 37,814.40 × 17,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,209.60x = 659,241,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,241,123.84/25,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.40

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