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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,230.40, 37,845.60 and 17,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,230.40, 37,845.60 and 17,713.60 is: 26,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,230.40 : 37,845.60 = 17,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,230.40/37,845.60 = 17,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,230.40x = 37,845.60 × 17,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,230.40x = 670,381,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,381,820.16/25,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.40

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