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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,698.28, 38,573.34 and 17,352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,698.28, 38,573.34 and 17,352.04 is: 26,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,698.28 : 38,573.34 = 17,352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,698.28/38,573.34 = 17,352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,698.28x = 38,573.34 × 17,352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,698.28x = 669,326,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,326,138.61/25,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.56

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