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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.70, 37,826.55 and 17,672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.70, 37,826.55 and 17,672.55 is: 26,508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.70 : 37,826.55 = 17,672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.70/37,826.55 = 17,672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.70x = 37,826.55 × 17,672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.70x = 668,491,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,491,596.20/25,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,508.83

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