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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.28, 38,346.66 and 17,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.28, 38,346.66 and 17,233.88 is: 25,837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.28 : 38,346.66 = 17,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.28/38,346.66 = 17,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.28x = 38,346.66 × 17,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.28x = 660,861,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,861,545.11/25,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,837.84

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