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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,698.94, 38,529.72 and 17,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,698.94, 38,529.72 and 17,358.28 is: 26,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,698.94 : 38,529.72 = 17,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,698.94/38,529.72 = 17,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,698.94x = 38,529.72 × 17,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,698.94x = 668,809,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,809,668.08/25,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.80

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