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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693.66, 38,514.40 and 17,374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693.66, 38,514.40 and 17,374.62 is: 26,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693.66 : 38,514.40 = 17,374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693.66/38,514.40 = 17,374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693.66x = 38,514.40 × 17,374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693.66x = 669,173,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,173,064.53/25,693.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.29

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