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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,653.24, 38,492.01 and 17,767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,653.24, 38,492.01 and 17,767.89 is: 26,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,653.24 : 38,492.01 = 17,767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,653.24/38,492.01 = 17,767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,653.24x = 38,492.01 × 17,767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,653.24x = 683,921,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,921,799.56/25,653.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.25

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