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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,681.96, 38,457.17 and 17,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,681.96, 38,457.17 and 17,773.52 is: 26,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,681.96 : 38,457.17 = 17,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,681.96/38,457.17 = 17,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,681.96x = 38,457.17 × 17,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,681.96x = 683,519,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,519,287.41/25,681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.77

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