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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.94, 38,520.72 and 17,352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.94, 38,520.72 and 17,352.28 is: 26,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.94 : 38,520.72 = 17,352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.94/38,520.72 = 17,352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.94x = 38,520.72 × 17,352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.94x = 668,422,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,422,319.24/25,692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.80

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