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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,654.24, 38,493.51 and 17,768.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,654.24, 38,493.51 and 17,768.89 is: 26,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,654.24 : 38,493.51 = 17,768.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,654.24/38,493.51 = 17,768.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,654.24x = 38,493.51 × 17,768.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,654.24x = 683,986,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,986,944.90/25,654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.75

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