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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.44, 38,513.88 and 17,797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.44, 38,513.88 and 17,797.77 is: 26,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.44 : 38,513.88 = 17,797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.44/38,513.88 = 17,797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.44x = 38,513.88 × 17,797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.44x = 685,461,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,461,178.05/25,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.55

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