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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.40, 38,256.84 and 17,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.40, 38,256.84 and 17,669.52 is: 26,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.40 : 38,256.84 = 17,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.40/38,256.84 = 17,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.40x = 38,256.84 × 17,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.40x = 675,979,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,979,999.52/25,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.21

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