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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.28, 38,536.23 and 17,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.28, 38,536.23 and 17,364.56 is: 26,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.28 : 38,536.23 = 17,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.28/38,536.23 = 17,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.28x = 38,536.23 × 17,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.28x = 669,164,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,164,678.01/25,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.04

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