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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.98, 38,102.36 and 17,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.98, 38,102.36 and 17,601.26 is: 26,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.98 : 38,102.36 = 17,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.98/38,102.36 = 17,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.98x = 38,102.36 × 17,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.98x = 670,649,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,649,266.46/25,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.06

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