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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.68, 37,716.67 and 17,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.68, 37,716.67 and 17,717.72 is: 26,502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.68 : 37,716.67 = 17,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.68/37,716.67 = 17,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.68x = 37,716.67 × 17,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.68x = 668,253,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,253,209.81/25,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.55

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