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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693.94, 38,522.22 and 17,353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693.94, 38,522.22 and 17,353.28 is: 26,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693.94 : 38,522.22 = 17,353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693.94/38,522.22 = 17,353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693.94x = 38,522.22 × 17,353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693.94x = 668,486,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,486,869.88/25,693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.30

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