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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.56, 38,510.28 and 17,808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.56, 38,510.28 and 17,808.84 is: 26,667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.56 : 38,510.28 = 17,808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.56/38,510.28 = 17,808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.56x = 38,510.28 × 17,808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.56x = 685,823,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,823,414.88/25,717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.51

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