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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.36, 38,157.44 and 17,920.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.36, 38,157.44 and 17,920.13 is: 26,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.36 : 38,157.44 = 17,920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.36/38,157.44 = 17,920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.36x = 38,157.44 × 17,920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.36x = 683,786,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,786,285.27/25,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,921.40

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