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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.64, 38,308.22 and 17,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.64, 38,308.22 and 17,703.76 is: 26,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.64 : 38,308.22 = 17,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.64/38,308.22 = 17,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.64x = 38,308.22 × 17,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.64x = 678,199,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,199,532.91/25,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,492.54

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