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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.44, 38,024.94 and 17,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.44, 38,024.94 and 17,541.56 is: 26,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.44 : 38,024.94 = 17,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.44/38,024.94 = 17,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.44x = 38,024.94 × 17,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.44x = 667,016,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,016,766.51/25,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.62

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