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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,014.51, 96,023.52 and 17,267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,014.51, 96,023.52 and 17,267.25 is: 25,901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,014.51 : 96,023.52 = 17,267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,014.51/96,023.52 = 17,267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,014.51x = 96,023.52 × 17,267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,014.51x = 1,658,062,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,062,125.72/64,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.35

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