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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,434.39, 38,143.78 and 17,587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,434.39, 38,143.78 and 17,587.33 is: 26,375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,434.39 : 38,143.78 = 17,587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,434.39/38,143.78 = 17,587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,434.39x = 38,143.78 × 17,587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,434.39x = 670,847,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,847,055.59/25,434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.59

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