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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.72, 38,008.62 and 17,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.72, 38,008.62 and 17,934.52 is: 26,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.72 : 38,008.62 = 17,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.72/38,008.62 = 17,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.72x = 38,008.62 × 17,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.72x = 681,666,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,666,355.56/25,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,920.22

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