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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,722.21, 38,556.96 and 17,403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,722.21, 38,556.96 and 17,403.05 is: 26,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,722.21 : 38,556.96 = 17,403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,722.21/38,556.96 = 17,403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,722.21x = 38,556.96 × 17,403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,722.21x = 671,008,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,008,831.75/25,722.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.75

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