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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.96, 38,008.26 and 17,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.96, 38,008.26 and 17,966.88 is: 26,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.96 : 38,008.26 = 17,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.96/38,008.26 = 17,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.96x = 38,008.26 × 17,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.96x = 682,889,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,889,846.43/25,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.62

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