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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.34, 38,183.97 and 17,655.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.34, 38,183.97 and 17,655.62 is: 26,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.34 : 38,183.97 = 17,655.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.34/38,183.97 = 17,655.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.34x = 38,183.97 × 17,655.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.34x = 674,161,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,161,664.41/25,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,498.67

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