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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,718.28, 38,537.73 and 17,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,718.28, 38,537.73 and 17,365.56 is: 26,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,718.28 : 38,537.73 = 17,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,718.28/38,537.73 = 17,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,718.28x = 38,537.73 × 17,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,718.28x = 669,229,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,229,262.58/25,718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.54

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