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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.64, 38,302.22 and 17,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.64, 38,302.22 and 17,699.76 is: 26,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.64 : 38,302.22 = 17,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.64/38,302.22 = 17,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.64x = 38,302.22 × 17,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.64x = 677,940,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,940,101.47/25,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.55

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