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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.17, 38,563.69 and 17,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.17, 38,563.69 and 17,844.45 is: 26,720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.17 : 38,563.69 = 17,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.17/38,563.69 = 17,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.17x = 38,563.69 × 17,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.17x = 688,147,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,147,838.02/25,753.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.90

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