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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.07, 38,032.99 and 17,974.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.07, 38,032.99 and 17,974.23 is: 26,931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.07 : 38,032.99 = 17,974.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.07/38,032.99 = 17,974.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.07x = 38,032.99 × 17,974.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.07x = 683,613,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,613,709.85/25,383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,931.88

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