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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,484.24, 38,226.32 and 17,471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,484.24, 38,226.32 and 17,471.12 is: 26,206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,484.24 : 38,226.32 = 17,471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,484.24/38,226.32 = 17,471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,484.24x = 38,226.32 × 17,471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,484.24x = 667,856,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,856,623.88/25,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.65

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