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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,594.64, 38,300.72 and 17,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,594.64, 38,300.72 and 17,698.76 is: 26,485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,594.64 : 38,300.72 = 17,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,594.64/38,300.72 = 17,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,594.64x = 38,300.72 × 17,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,594.64x = 677,875,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,875,251.11/25,594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.05

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