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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,659.24, 38,501.01 and 17,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,659.24, 38,501.01 and 17,773.89 is: 26,669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,659.24 : 38,501.01 = 17,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,659.24/38,501.01 = 17,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,659.24x = 38,501.01 × 17,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,659.24x = 684,312,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,312,716.63/25,659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.25

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