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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.34, 38,165.97 and 17,643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.34, 38,165.97 and 17,643.62 is: 26,480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.34 : 38,165.97 = 17,643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.34/38,165.97 = 17,643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.34x = 38,165.97 × 17,643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.34x = 673,385,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,385,871.61/25,429.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.67

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