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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.67, 37,782.96 and 17,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.67, 37,782.96 and 17,320.96 is: 25,954.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.67 : 37,782.96 = 17,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.67/37,782.96 = 17,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.67x = 37,782.96 × 17,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.67x = 654,437,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,437,138.84/25,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.62

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