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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,638.30, 38,476.92 and 17,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,638.30, 38,476.92 and 17,298.54 is: 25,960.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,638.30 : 38,476.92 = 17,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,638.30/38,476.92 = 17,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,638.30x = 38,476.92 × 17,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,638.30x = 665,594,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,594,539.70/25,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,960.95

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