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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,215.60, 37,823.40 and 17,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,215.60, 37,823.40 and 17,342.40 is: 26,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,215.60 : 37,823.40 = 17,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,215.60/37,823.40 = 17,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,215.60x = 37,823.40 × 17,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,215.60x = 655,948,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,948,532.16/25,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.60

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