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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.34, 38,082.36 and 17,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.34, 38,082.36 and 17,983.96 is: 26,946.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.34 : 38,082.36 = 17,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.34/38,082.36 = 17,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.34x = 38,082.36 × 17,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.34x = 684,871,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,871,638.95/25,416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.12

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