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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,354.28, 38,041.14 and 17,865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,354.28, 38,041.14 and 17,865.02 is: 26,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,354.28 : 38,041.14 = 17,865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,354.28/38,041.14 = 17,865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,354.28x = 38,041.14 × 17,865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,354.28x = 679,605,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,605,726.92/25,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.38

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