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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.40, 38,013.79 and 17,856.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.40, 38,013.79 and 17,856.55 is: 26,789.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.40 : 38,013.79 = 17,856.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.40/38,013.79 = 17,856.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.40x = 38,013.79 × 17,856.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.40x = 678,795,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,795,178.18/25,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,789.19

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