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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.96, 38,521.68 and 17,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.96, 38,521.68 and 17,416.04 is: 26,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.96 : 38,521.68 = 17,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.96/38,521.68 = 17,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.96x = 38,521.68 × 17,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.96x = 670,895,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,895,119.75/25,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.19

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