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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,283.44, 37,894.36 and 17,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,283.44, 37,894.36 and 17,890 is: 26,813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,283.44 : 37,894.36 = 17,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,283.44/37,894.36 = 17,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,283.44x = 37,894.36 × 17,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,283.44x = 677,930,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,930,100.40/25,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,813.21

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