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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,746.17, 38,569.98 and 17,384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,746.17, 38,569.98 and 17,384.95 is: 26,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,746.17 : 38,569.98 = 17,384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,746.17/38,569.98 = 17,384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,746.17x = 38,569.98 × 17,384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,746.17x = 670,536,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,536,980.95/25,746.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.14

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