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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,653.15, 38,477.21 and 17,386.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,653.15, 38,477.21 and 17,386.29 is: 26,077.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,653.15 : 38,477.21 = 17,386.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,653.15/38,477.21 = 17,386.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,653.15x = 38,477.21 × 17,386.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,653.15x = 668,975,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,975,844.52/25,653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,077.73

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