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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.59, 38,214.40 and 17,560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.59, 38,214.40 and 17,560.23 is: 26,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.59 : 38,214.40 = 17,560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.59/38,214.40 = 17,560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.59x = 38,214.40 × 17,560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.59x = 671,053,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,053,653.31/25,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,354.49

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