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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,354.44, 38,021.94 and 17,539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,354.44, 38,021.94 and 17,539.56 is: 26,302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,354.44 : 38,021.94 = 17,539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,354.44/38,021.94 = 17,539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,354.44x = 38,021.94 × 17,539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,354.44x = 666,888,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,888,097.95/25,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.62

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