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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,440.81, 38,153.43 and 17,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,440.81, 38,153.43 and 17,593.75 is: 26,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,440.81 : 38,153.43 = 17,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,440.81/38,153.43 = 17,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,440.81x = 38,153.43 × 17,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,440.81x = 671,261,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,261,953.05/25,440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.25

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