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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,656.24, 38,496.51 and 17,770.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,656.24, 38,496.51 and 17,770.89 is: 26,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,656.24 : 38,496.51 = 17,770.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,656.24/38,496.51 = 17,770.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,656.24x = 38,496.51 × 17,770.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,656.24x = 684,117,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,117,244.59/25,656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.75

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