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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.21, 38,551.18 and 17,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.21, 38,551.18 and 17,372.37 is: 26,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.21 : 38,551.18 = 17,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.21/38,551.18 = 17,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.21x = 38,551.18 × 17,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.21x = 669,725,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,725,362.90/25,713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.96

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