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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.64, 38,305.22 and 17,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.64, 38,305.22 and 17,701.76 is: 26,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.64 : 38,305.22 = 17,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.64/38,305.22 = 17,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.64x = 38,305.22 × 17,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.64x = 678,069,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,069,811.19/25,597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,489.54

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