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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.11, 38,288.09 and 17,669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.11, 38,288.09 and 17,669.59 is: 26,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.11 : 38,288.09 = 17,669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.11/38,288.09 = 17,669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.11x = 38,288.09 × 17,669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.11x = 676,535,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,535,016.01/25,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,518.19

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