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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.80, 37,896.95 and 17,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.80, 37,896.95 and 17,373.86 is: 26,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.80 : 37,896.95 = 17,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.80/37,896.95 = 17,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.80x = 37,896.95 × 17,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.80x = 658,416,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,416,299.79/25,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.06

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