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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.59, 38,184.35 and 17,655.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.59, 38,184.35 and 17,655.87 is: 26,499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.59 : 38,184.35 = 17,655.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.59/38,184.35 = 17,655.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.59x = 38,184.35 × 17,655.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.59x = 674,177,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,177,831.36/25,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.04

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