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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,652.56, 38,491.02 and 17,767.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,652.56, 38,491.02 and 17,767.21 is: 26,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,652.56 : 38,491.02 = 17,767.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,652.56/38,491.02 = 17,767.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,652.56x = 38,491.02 × 17,767.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,652.56x = 683,877,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,877,754.16/25,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.25

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