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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.39, 38,214.23 and 17,948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.39, 38,214.23 and 17,948.84 is: 26,923.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.39 : 38,214.23 = 17,948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.39/38,214.23 = 17,948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.39x = 38,214.23 × 17,948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.39x = 685,900,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,900,819.18/25,476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,923.00

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