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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.12, 38,153.90 and 17,594.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.12, 38,153.90 and 17,594.07 is: 26,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.12 : 38,153.90 = 17,594.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.12/38,153.90 = 17,594.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.12x = 38,153.90 × 17,594.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.12x = 671,282,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,282,196.60/25,441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.72

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